Is Francis Ngannou #78 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Francis Ngannou #78 sells for $7,831 against $9.18 raw: a $7,822 spread, 853× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($6,526) 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)
- $9.18
- PSA 10
- $7,831
- PSA 9
- $6,526
- Gem premium
- 853×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $7,831 | +$7,797 | +$7,772 | +$7,672 |
| PSA 9 | $6,526 | +$6,492 | +$6,467 | +$6,367 |
| PSA 8 | $5,932 | +$5,898 | +$5,873 | +$5,773 |
Net = sale price − $9.18 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% | $6,852 | +$6,793 |
| 50% | $7,179 | +$7,119 |
| 75% | $7,505 | +$7,446 |
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 | $10,180 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $7,831 | −$2,349 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $4,699 | −$5,481 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $4,699 | −$5,481 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $7,831 | $4,699 | $10,180 | $4,699 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $7,179 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $6,526 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $5,932 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Francis Ngannou #78 — FAQ
Is Francis Ngannou #78 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Francis Ngannou #78 sells for $7,831 against $9.18 raw: a $7,822 spread, 853× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($6,526) 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 Francis Ngannou #78 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Francis Ngannou #78 (Ufc Cards 2017 Topps UFC Chrome) sells for about $7,831 versus $9.18 for a raw near-mint copy — a 853× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Francis Ngannou #78?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $10,180, ahead of PSA 10 at $7,831. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Francis Ngannou #78 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.
Is your UFC card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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