Is Umar Nurmagomedov [Tri Color] #81 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Umar Nurmagomedov [Tri Color] #81 sells for $75.00 against $13.49 raw: a $61.51 spread, 5.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.42) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $13.49
- PSA 10
- $75.00
- PSA 9
- $12.42
- Gem premium
- 5.6×
- 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 | $75.00 | +$36.51 | +$11.51 | −$88.49 |
| PSA 9 | $12.42 | −$26.07 | −$51.07 | −$151 |
| PSA 8 | $6.65 | −$31.84 | −$56.84 | −$157 |
Net = sale price − $13.49 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% | $28.06 | −$35.43 |
| 50% | $43.71 | −$19.78 |
| 75% | $59.35 | −$4.14 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 82%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $98.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $75.00 | −$23.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $45.00 | −$53.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $45.00 | −$53.00 | 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 Umar Nurmagomedov [Tri Color] #81 — FAQ
Is Umar Nurmagomedov [Tri Color] #81 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Umar Nurmagomedov [Tri Color] #81 sells for $75.00 against $13.49 raw: a $61.51 spread, 5.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.42) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Umar Nurmagomedov [Tri Color] #81 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Umar Nurmagomedov [Tri Color] #81 (Ufc Cards 2022 Panini Select UFC) sells for about $75.00 versus $13.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.6× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Umar Nurmagomedov [Tri Color] #81?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $98.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $75.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Umar Nurmagomedov [Tri Color] #81 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.
What gem rate makes grading Umar Nurmagomedov [Tri Color] #81 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Umar Nurmagomedov [Tri Color] #81 breaks even when it gems about 82% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $12.42).
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