Is Rafael Leao #RT-38 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Rafael Leao #RT-38 sells for $58.71 against $9.50 raw: a $49.21 spread, 6.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.86) 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)
- $9.50
- PSA 10
- $58.71
- PSA 9
- $48.86
- Gem premium
- 6.2×
- 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 | $58.71 | +$24.21 | −$0.79 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $48.86 | +$14.36 | −$10.64 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $12.81 | −$21.69 | −$46.69 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $9.50 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% | $51.32 | −$8.18 |
| 50% | $53.78 | −$5.72 |
| 75% | $56.25 | −$3.25 |
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 | $76.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $74.58 | −$1.42 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $58.71 | −$17.29 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$41.00 | 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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Is Rafael Leao #RT-38 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rafael Leao #RT-38 sells for $58.71 against $9.50 raw: a $49.21 spread, 6.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.86) 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 Rafael Leao #RT-38 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rafael Leao #RT-38 (Soccer Cards 2019 Panini Chronicles Contenders Rookie Ticket) sells for about $58.71 versus $9.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rafael Leao #RT-38?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $76.00, ahead of SGC 10 at $74.58. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rafael Leao #RT-38 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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