Is Benjamin Sesko [Starball] #161 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 7.4× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Benjamin Sesko [Starball] #161 sells for $49.00 against $6.58 raw: a $42.42 spread, 7.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.20) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.58
- PSA 10
- $49.00
- PSA 9
- $17.20
- Gem premium
- 7.4×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $49.00 | +$17.42 | −$7.58 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $17.20 | −$14.38 | −$39.38 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $10.11 | −$21.47 | −$46.47 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $6.58 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% | $25.15 | −$31.43 |
| 50% | $33.10 | −$23.48 |
| 75% | $41.05 | −$15.53 |
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 | $64.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $49.00 | −$15.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.00 | −$35.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $29.00 | −$35.00 | 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 Benjamin Sesko [Starball] #161 — FAQ
Is Benjamin Sesko [Starball] #161 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Benjamin Sesko [Starball] #161 sells for $49.00 against $6.58 raw: a $42.42 spread, 7.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.20) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Benjamin Sesko [Starball] #161 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Benjamin Sesko [Starball] #161 (Soccer Cards 2021 Topps UEFA Champions League) sells for about $49.00 versus $6.58 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.4× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Benjamin Sesko [Starball] #161?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $64.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $49.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Benjamin Sesko [Starball] #161 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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