Is Cristiano Ronaldo #173 worth grading?
Soccer · Soccer Cards 2009 Panini UEFA Champions League Sticker · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Cristiano Ronaldo #173 brings $43.00 versus $14.99 raw — a $28.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($39.03) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $14.99
- Grade 9.5
- $43.00
- PSA 9
- $39.03
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $43.00 | +$3.01 | −$21.99 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $39.03 | −$0.96 | −$25.96 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $16.50 | −$23.49 | −$48.49 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $14.99 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% | $40.02 | −$24.97 |
| 50% | $41.02 | −$23.98 |
| 75% | $42.01 | −$22.98 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Cristiano Ronaldo #173 — FAQ
Is Cristiano Ronaldo #173 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Cristiano Ronaldo #173 brings $43.00 versus $14.99 raw — a $28.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($39.03) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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