Is Steven Gerrard [Red Crystal] #C-SG1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Steven Gerrard [Red Crystal] #C-SG1 sells for $230 against $99.55 raw: a $130 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($126) 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)
- $99.55
- PSA 10
- $230
- PSA 9
- $126
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $230 | +$105 | +$80.28 | −$19.72 |
| PSA 9 | $126 | +$1.10 | −$23.90 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $83.81 | −$40.74 | −$65.74 | −$166 |
Net = sale price − $99.55 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% | $152 | +$2.15 |
| 50% | $178 | +$28.19 |
| 75% | $204 | +$54.23 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 23%. 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 | $299 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $230 | −$69.17 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $138 | −$161 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $138 | −$161 | 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 Steven Gerrard [Red Crystal] #C-SG1 — FAQ
Is Steven Gerrard [Red Crystal] #C-SG1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Steven Gerrard [Red Crystal] #C-SG1 sells for $230 against $99.55 raw: a $130 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($126) 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 Steven Gerrard [Red Crystal] #C-SG1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Steven Gerrard [Red Crystal] #C-SG1 (Soccer Cards 2022 Leaf Metal Champions Autographs) sells for about $230 versus $99.55 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Steven Gerrard [Red Crystal] #C-SG1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $299, ahead of PSA 10 at $230. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Steven Gerrard [Red Crystal] #C-SG1 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 Steven Gerrard [Red Crystal] #C-SG1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Steven Gerrard [Red Crystal] #C-SG1 breaks even when it gems about 23% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $126).
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