Is Christian Pulisic #160 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Christian Pulisic #160 brings $33.25 versus $2.00 raw — a $31.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.19) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.00
- PSA 10
- $33.25
- PSA 9
- $12.19
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $33.25 | +$6.25 | −$18.75 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $12.19 | −$14.81 | −$39.81 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $6.55 | −$20.45 | −$45.45 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.00 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% | $17.45 | −$34.55 |
| 50% | $22.72 | −$29.28 |
| 75% | $27.98 | −$24.02 |
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 | $43.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $33.25 | −$9.75 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.00 | −$23.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$23.00 | 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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Grading Christian Pulisic #160 — FAQ
Is Christian Pulisic #160 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Christian Pulisic #160 brings $33.25 versus $2.00 raw — a $31.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.19) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Christian Pulisic #160 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Christian Pulisic #160 (Soccer Cards 2021 Panini Donruss Road to Qatar) sells for about $33.25 versus $2.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Christian Pulisic #160?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $43.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $33.25. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Christian Pulisic #160 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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