Is Maradona #312 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Maradona #312 sells for $225,700 against $1,396 raw: a $224,305 spread, 162× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($100,000) 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)
- $1,396
- PSA 10
- $225,700
- PSA 9
- $100,000
- Gem premium
- 162×
- As of
- Nov 6, 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 | $225,700 | +$224,280 | +$224,255 | +$224,155 |
| PSA 9 | $100,000 | +$98,580 | +$98,555 | +$98,455 |
| PSA 8 | $5,999 | +$4,579 | +$4,554 | +$4,454 |
Net = sale price − $1,396 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% | $131,425 | +$129,980 |
| 50% | $162,850 | +$161,405 |
| 75% | $194,275 | +$192,830 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $293,410 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $225,700 | −$67,710 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $135,420 | −$157,990 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $90,280 | −$203,130 | 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 Maradona #312 — FAQ
Is Maradona #312 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Maradona #312 sells for $225,700 against $1,396 raw: a $224,305 spread, 162× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($100,000) 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 Maradona #312 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Maradona #312 (Soccer Cards 1979 Panini Calciatori) sells for about $225,700 versus $1,396 for a raw near-mint copy — a 162× premium as of Nov 6, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Maradona #312?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $293,410, ahead of PSA 10 at $225,700. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Maradona #312 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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