Is Leroy Sane [Green Refractor] #34 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Leroy Sane [Green Refractor] #34 sells for $74.75 against $34.84 raw: a $39.91 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.81) 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)
- $34.84
- PSA 10
- $74.75
- PSA 9
- $70.81
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $74.75 | +$14.91 | −$10.09 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $70.81 | +$10.97 | −$14.03 | −$114 |
Net = sale price − $34.84 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% | $71.80 | −$13.05 |
| 50% | $72.78 | −$12.06 |
| 75% | $73.77 | −$11.08 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $97.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $74.75 | −$22.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $45.00 | −$52.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $45.00 | −$52.00 | 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 Leroy Sane [Green Refractor] #34 — FAQ
Is Leroy Sane [Green Refractor] #34 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Leroy Sane [Green Refractor] #34 sells for $74.75 against $34.84 raw: a $39.91 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.81) 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 Leroy Sane [Green Refractor] #34 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Leroy Sane [Green Refractor] #34 (Soccer Cards 2017 Topps Chrome UEFA Champions League) sells for about $74.75 versus $34.84 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Leroy Sane [Green Refractor] #34?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $97.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $74.75. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Leroy Sane [Green Refractor] #34 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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