Is Cain Velasquez #FM-CV worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.3× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Cain Velasquez #FM-CV sells for $117 against $21.97 raw: a $94.92 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($39.90) 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)
- $21.97
- PSA 10
- $117
- PSA 9
- $39.90
- Gem premium
- 5.3×
- 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 | $117 | +$69.92 | +$44.92 | −$55.08 |
| PSA 9 | $39.90 | −$7.07 | −$32.07 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $26.15 | −$20.82 | −$45.82 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $21.97 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% | $59.15 | −$12.82 |
| 50% | $78.39 | +$6.42 |
| 75% | $97.64 | +$25.67 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 42%. 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 | $152 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $117 | −$35.11 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $70.00 | −$82.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $70.00 | −$82.00 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Cain Velasquez #FM-CV — FAQ
Is Cain Velasquez #FM-CV worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cain Velasquez #FM-CV sells for $117 against $21.97 raw: a $94.92 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($39.90) 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 Cain Velasquez #FM-CV worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cain Velasquez #FM-CV (Ufc Cards 2011 Topps UFC Title Shot Fight Mat Relics) sells for about $117 versus $21.97 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cain Velasquez #FM-CV?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $152, ahead of PSA 10 at $117. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cain Velasquez #FM-CV 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 Cain Velasquez #FM-CV break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cain Velasquez #FM-CV breaks even when it gems about 42% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.90).
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