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Is Christian Pulisic [Optic Holo] #170 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Christian Pulisic [Optic Holo] #170 brings $42.66 versus $5.00 raw — a $37.66 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($27.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.00
- PSA 10
- $42.66
- PSA 9
- $27.00
- Gem premium
- 8.5×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $42.66 | +$12.66 | −$12.34 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $27.00 | −$3.00 | −$28.00 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $24.42 | −$5.58 | −$30.58 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $5.00 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% | $30.91 | −$24.09 |
| 50% | $34.83 | −$20.17 |
| 75% | $38.74 | −$16.26 |
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 | $55.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $45.00 | −$10.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $42.66 | −$12.34 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$29.00 | 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 Christian Pulisic [Optic Holo] #170 — FAQ
Is Christian Pulisic [Optic Holo] #170 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Christian Pulisic [Optic Holo] #170 brings $42.66 versus $5.00 raw — a $37.66 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($27.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Christian Pulisic [Optic Holo] #170 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Christian Pulisic [Optic Holo] #170 (Soccer Cards 2018 Panini Donruss) sells for about $42.66 versus $5.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.5× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Christian Pulisic [Optic Holo] #170?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $55.00, ahead of SGC 10 at $45.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Christian Pulisic [Optic Holo] #170 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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