Is Folarin Balogun #193 worth grading?
Soccer · Soccer Cards 2021 Panini Score Premier League · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Folarin Balogun #193 sell for $21.00, only $17.16 above the $3.84 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.75) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.84
- Grade 9.5
- $21.00
- PSA 9
- $18.75
- Gem premium
- 5.5×
- 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 | $21.00 | −$7.84 | −$32.84 | −$133 |
| PSA 9 | $18.75 | −$10.09 | −$35.09 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $8.50 | −$20.34 | −$45.34 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $3.84 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% | $19.31 | −$34.53 |
| 50% | $19.88 | −$33.97 |
| 75% | $20.44 | −$33.40 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 2021 Panini Score Premier League cards worth checking
Full set checklist →Grading Folarin Balogun #193 — FAQ
Is Folarin Balogun #193 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Folarin Balogun #193 sell for $21.00, only $17.16 above the $3.84 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.75) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your soccer card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
