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Is Neymar Jr [Optic Holo] #51 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Neymar Jr [Optic Holo] #51 sells for $77.38 against $3.60 raw: a $73.78 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.99) 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)
- $3.60
- PSA 10
- $77.38
- PSA 9
- $34.99
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $77.38 | +$48.78 | +$23.78 | −$76.22 |
| PSA 9 | $34.99 | +$6.39 | −$18.61 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $4.51 | −$24.09 | −$49.09 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $3.60 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% | $45.59 | −$8.01 |
| 50% | $56.19 | +$2.59 |
| 75% | $66.78 | +$13.18 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 44%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $101 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $77.38 | −$23.62 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $46.00 | −$55.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $46.00 | −$55.00 | 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 Neymar Jr [Optic Holo] #51 — FAQ
Is Neymar Jr [Optic Holo] #51 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Neymar Jr [Optic Holo] #51 sells for $77.38 against $3.60 raw: a $73.78 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.99) 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 Neymar Jr [Optic Holo] #51 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Neymar Jr [Optic Holo] #51 (Soccer Cards 2018 Panini Donruss) sells for about $77.38 versus $3.60 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Neymar Jr [Optic Holo] #51?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $101, ahead of PSA 10 at $77.38. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Neymar Jr [Optic Holo] #51 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.
What gem rate makes grading Neymar Jr [Optic Holo] #51 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Neymar Jr [Optic Holo] #51 breaks even when it gems about 44% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.99).
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