Is Paddy Pimblett #34 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.8× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Paddy Pimblett #34 sells for $66.39 against $13.75 raw: a $52.64 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($29.98) 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)
- $13.75
- PSA 10
- $66.39
- PSA 9
- $29.98
- Gem premium
- 4.8×
- 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 | $66.39 | +$27.64 | +$2.64 | −$97.36 |
| PSA 9 | $29.98 | −$8.77 | −$33.77 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $14.13 | −$24.62 | −$49.62 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $13.75 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% | $39.08 | −$24.67 |
| 50% | $48.19 | −$15.56 |
| 75% | $57.29 | −$6.46 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 93%. 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 | $86.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $66.39 | −$19.61 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $16.24 | −$69.76 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $12.00 | −$74.00 | 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 Paddy Pimblett #34 — FAQ
Is Paddy Pimblett #34 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Paddy Pimblett #34 sells for $66.39 against $13.75 raw: a $52.64 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($29.98) 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 Paddy Pimblett #34 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Paddy Pimblett #34 (Ufc Cards 2021 Panini Instant UFC) sells for about $66.39 versus $13.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Paddy Pimblett #34?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $86.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $66.39. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Paddy Pimblett #34 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 Paddy Pimblett #34 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Paddy Pimblett #34 breaks even when it gems about 93% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.98).
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