Is Cristiano Ronaldo #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Cristiano Ronaldo #5 brings $2,005 versus $873 raw — a $1,132 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($500) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $873
- PSA 10
- $2,005
- PSA 9
- $500
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $2,005 | +$1,107 | +$1,082 | +$982 |
| PSA 9 | $500 | −$398 | −$423 | −$523 |
| PSA 8 | $320 | −$578 | −$603 | −$703 |
Net = sale price − $873 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% | $876 | −$46.38 |
| 50% | $1,252 | +$330 |
| 75% | $1,629 | +$706 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 28%. 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 | $2,607 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2,005 | −$602 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,203 | −$1,404 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,203 | −$1,404 | 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 Cristiano Ronaldo #5 — FAQ
Is Cristiano Ronaldo #5 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cristiano Ronaldo #5 brings $2,005 versus $873 raw — a $1,132 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($500) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Cristiano Ronaldo #5 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cristiano Ronaldo #5 (Soccer Cards 2020 Panini Obsidian Black Colorblast) sells for about $2,005 versus $873 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cristiano Ronaldo #5?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,607, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,005. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cristiano Ronaldo #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.
What gem rate makes grading Cristiano Ronaldo #5 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cristiano Ronaldo #5 breaks even when it gems about 28% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $500).
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