Is Gonzalo Higuain [Purple Prizm] #5 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Gonzalo Higuain [Purple Prizm] #5 sell for $38.99, only $14.59 above the $24.40 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $24.40
- PSA 10
- $38.99
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $38.99 | −$10.41 | −$35.41 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $24.40 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $51.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $38.99 | −$12.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.00 | −$28.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $23.00 | −$28.00 | 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 Gonzalo Higuain [Purple Prizm] #5 — FAQ
Is Gonzalo Higuain [Purple Prizm] #5 worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Gonzalo Higuain [Purple Prizm] #5 sell for $38.99, only $14.59 above the $24.40 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Gonzalo Higuain [Purple Prizm] #5 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gonzalo Higuain [Purple Prizm] #5 (Soccer Cards 2018 Panini Prizm World Cup) sells for about $38.99 versus $24.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.6× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gonzalo Higuain [Purple Prizm] #5?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $51.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $38.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gonzalo Higuain [Purple Prizm] #5 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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