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Is Alex Morgan [Gold] #249 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Alex Morgan [Gold] #249 brings $1,184 versus $700 raw — a $484 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($200) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $700
- PSA 10
- $1,184
- PSA 9
- $200
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $1,184 | +$459 | +$434 | +$334 |
| PSA 9 | $200 | −$525 | −$550 | −$650 |
Net = sale price − $700 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% | $446 | −$304 |
| 50% | $692 | −$58.32 |
| 75% | $938 | +$188 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 56%. 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 | $1,539 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,184 | −$355 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $710 | −$829 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $710 | −$829 | 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 Alex Morgan [Gold] #249 — FAQ
Is Alex Morgan [Gold] #249 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alex Morgan [Gold] #249 brings $1,184 versus $700 raw — a $484 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($200) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Alex Morgan [Gold] #249 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alex Morgan [Gold] #249 (Soccer Cards 2022 Panini Select FIFA) sells for about $1,184 versus $700 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alex Morgan [Gold] #249?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,539, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,184. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alex Morgan [Gold] #249 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 Alex Morgan [Gold] #249 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Alex Morgan [Gold] #249 breaks even when it gems about 56% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $200).
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