Is Cristiano Ronaldo #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Cristiano Ronaldo #1 sells for $48,800 against $5,321 raw: a $43,479 spread, 9.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($7,806) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5,321
- PSA 10
- $48,800
- PSA 9
- $7,806
- Gem premium
- 9.2×
- As of
- Sep 4, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $48,800 | +$43,454 | +$43,429 | +$43,329 |
| PSA 9 | $7,806 | +$2,460 | +$2,435 | +$2,335 |
| PSA 8 | $6,104 | +$757 | +$732 | +$632 |
Net = sale price − $5,321 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $18,055 | +$12,683 |
| 50% | $28,303 | +$22,932 |
| 75% | $38,552 | +$33,180 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $63,440 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $48,800 | −$14,640 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29,280 | −$34,160 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $29,280 | −$34,160 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Cristiano Ronaldo #1 — FAQ
Is Cristiano Ronaldo #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cristiano Ronaldo #1 sells for $48,800 against $5,321 raw: a $43,479 spread, 9.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($7,806) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Cristiano Ronaldo #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cristiano Ronaldo #1 (Soccer Cards 2017 Panini Select Kaboom) sells for about $48,800 versus $5,321 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cristiano Ronaldo #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $63,440, ahead of PSA 10 at $48,800. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cristiano Ronaldo #1 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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