Is Tim Cahill #NL-25 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Tim Cahill #NL-25 brings $1,500 versus $1,020 raw — a $480 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($200) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,020
- PSA 10
- $1,500
- PSA 9
- $200
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $1,500 | +$455 | +$430 | +$330 |
| PSA 9 | $200 | −$845 | −$870 | −$970 |
| PSA 8 | $143 | −$902 | −$927 | −$1,027 |
Net = sale price − $1,020 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% | $525 | −$545 |
| 50% | $850 | −$220 |
| 75% | $1,175 | +$105 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 67%. 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 | $1,950 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,500 | −$450 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $900 | −$1,050 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $900 | −$1,050 | 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 Tim Cahill #NL-25 — FAQ
Is Tim Cahill #NL-25 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tim Cahill #NL-25 brings $1,500 versus $1,020 raw — a $480 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($200) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Tim Cahill #NL-25 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tim Cahill #NL-25 (Soccer Cards 2018 Panini Prizm World Cup National Landmarks) sells for about $1,500 versus $1,020 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tim Cahill #NL-25?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,950, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,500. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tim Cahill #NL-25 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 Tim Cahill #NL-25 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Tim Cahill #NL-25 breaks even when it gems about 67% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $200).
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