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Is Zlatan Ibrahimovic [Gold Refractor] #116 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Zlatan Ibrahimovic [Gold Refractor] #116 sells for $110 against $20.24 raw: a $90.23 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($78.71) 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)
- $20.24
- PSA 10
- $110
- PSA 9
- $78.71
- Gem premium
- 5.5×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $110 | +$65.23 | +$40.23 | −$59.77 |
| PSA 9 | $78.71 | +$33.47 | +$8.47 | −$91.53 |
Net = sale price − $20.24 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% | $86.65 | +$16.41 |
| 50% | $94.59 | +$24.35 |
| 75% | $103 | +$32.29 |
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 | $144 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $110 | −$33.53 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $66.00 | −$78.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $66.00 | −$78.00 | 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 Zlatan Ibrahimovic [Gold Refractor] #116 — FAQ
Is Zlatan Ibrahimovic [Gold Refractor] #116 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zlatan Ibrahimovic [Gold Refractor] #116 sells for $110 against $20.24 raw: a $90.23 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($78.71) 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 Zlatan Ibrahimovic [Gold Refractor] #116 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zlatan Ibrahimovic [Gold Refractor] #116 (Soccer Cards 2021 Topps Chrome UEFA Champions League) sells for about $110 versus $20.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.5× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zlatan Ibrahimovic [Gold Refractor] #116?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $144, ahead of PSA 10 at $110. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zlatan Ibrahimovic [Gold Refractor] #116 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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