Is Lukas Podolski #S-LP worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Lukas Podolski #S-LP brings $90.79 versus $30.42 raw — a $60.37 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($45.29) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $30.42
- PSA 10
- $90.79
- PSA 9
- $45.29
- Gem premium
- 3.0×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $90.79 | +$35.37 | +$10.37 | −$89.63 |
| PSA 9 | $45.29 | −$10.13 | −$35.13 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $29.07 | −$26.35 | −$51.35 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $30.42 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% | $56.67 | −$23.75 |
| 50% | $68.04 | −$12.38 |
| 75% | $79.42 | −$1.00 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 77%. 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 | $118 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $90.79 | −$27.21 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $54.00 | −$64.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $54.00 | −$64.00 | 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 Lukas Podolski #S-LP — FAQ
Is Lukas Podolski #S-LP worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lukas Podolski #S-LP brings $90.79 versus $30.42 raw — a $60.37 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($45.29) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Lukas Podolski #S-LP worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lukas Podolski #S-LP (Soccer Cards 2022 Panini Prizm World Cup Signatures) sells for about $90.79 versus $30.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.0× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lukas Podolski #S-LP?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $118, ahead of PSA 10 at $90.79. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lukas Podolski #S-LP 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 Lukas Podolski #S-LP break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lukas Podolski #S-LP breaks even when it gems about 77% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.29).
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