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Is Gianluigi Buffon [Prizm] #123 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gianluigi Buffon [Prizm] #123 sells for $25,648 against $10.75 raw: a $25,637 spread, 2386× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($21,373) 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)
- $10.75
- PSA 10
- $25,648
- PSA 9
- $21,373
- Gem premium
- 2386×
- As of
- Aug 9, 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 | $25,648 | +$25,612 | +$25,587 | +$25,487 |
| PSA 9 | $21,373 | +$21,337 | +$21,312 | +$21,212 |
Net = sale price − $10.75 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% | $22,442 | +$22,381 |
| 50% | $23,511 | +$23,450 |
| 75% | $24,579 | +$24,519 |
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 | $33,342 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $25,648 | −$7,694 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $15,389 | −$17,953 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $15,389 | −$17,953 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $25,648 | $15,389 | $33,342 | $15,389 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $23,510 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $21,373 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Gianluigi Buffon [Prizm] #123 — FAQ
Is Gianluigi Buffon [Prizm] #123 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gianluigi Buffon [Prizm] #123 sells for $25,648 against $10.75 raw: a $25,637 spread, 2386× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($21,373) 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 Gianluigi Buffon [Prizm] #123 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gianluigi Buffon [Prizm] #123 (Soccer Cards 2014 Panini Prizm World Cup) sells for about $25,648 versus $10.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2386× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gianluigi Buffon [Prizm] #123?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $33,342, ahead of PSA 10 at $25,648. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gianluigi Buffon [Prizm] #123 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.
Is your soccer card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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