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Is Luka Modric [Gold] #AA-16 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Luka Modric [Gold] #AA-16 brings $69.99 versus $39.00 raw — a $30.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($27.51) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $39.00
- PSA 10
- $69.99
- PSA 9
- $27.51
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $69.99 | +$5.99 | −$19.01 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $27.51 | −$36.49 | −$61.49 | −$161 |
Net = sale price − $39.00 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% | $38.13 | −$50.87 |
| 50% | $48.75 | −$40.25 |
| 75% | $59.37 | −$29.63 |
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 | $91.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $69.99 | −$21.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $42.00 | −$49.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $42.00 | −$49.00 | 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 Luka Modric [Gold] #AA-16 — FAQ
Is Luka Modric [Gold] #AA-16 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Luka Modric [Gold] #AA-16 brings $69.99 versus $39.00 raw — a $30.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($27.51) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Luka Modric [Gold] #AA-16 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Luka Modric [Gold] #AA-16 (Soccer Cards 2021 Topps Merlin Chrome UEFA Ageless Alchemy) sells for about $69.99 versus $39.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Luka Modric [Gold] #AA-16?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $91.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $69.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Luka Modric [Gold] #AA-16 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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