Is Erling Haaland [Black] #42 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Erling Haaland [Black] #42 brings $47.49 versus $21.89 raw — a $25.60 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($41.79) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $21.89
- PSA 10
- $47.49
- PSA 9
- $41.79
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $47.49 | +$0.60 | −$24.40 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $41.79 | −$5.10 | −$30.10 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $21.89 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% | $43.22 | −$28.67 |
| 50% | $44.64 | −$27.25 |
| 75% | $46.06 | −$25.83 |
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 | $62.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $47.49 | −$14.51 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$34.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$34.00 | 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 Erling Haaland [Black] #42 — FAQ
Is Erling Haaland [Black] #42 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Erling Haaland [Black] #42 brings $47.49 versus $21.89 raw — a $25.60 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($41.79) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Erling Haaland [Black] #42 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Erling Haaland [Black] #42 (Soccer Cards 2021 Topps Finest Bundesliga) sells for about $47.49 versus $21.89 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Erling Haaland [Black] #42?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $62.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $47.49. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Erling Haaland [Black] #42 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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