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Is Julian Alvarez [Checkerboard] #3 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.4× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Julian Alvarez [Checkerboard] #3 sells for $99.99 against $22.50 raw: a $77.49 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $22.50
- PSA 10
- $99.99
- Gem premium
- 4.4×
- 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 | $99.99 | +$52.49 | +$27.49 | −$72.51 |
Net = sale price − $22.50 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $130 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $99.99 | −$30.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 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 Julian Alvarez [Checkerboard] #3 — FAQ
Is Julian Alvarez [Checkerboard] #3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Julian Alvarez [Checkerboard] #3 sells for $99.99 against $22.50 raw: a $77.49 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Julian Alvarez [Checkerboard] #3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Julian Alvarez [Checkerboard] #3 (Soccer Cards 2022 Panini Select FIFA) sells for about $99.99 versus $22.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.4× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Julian Alvarez [Checkerboard] #3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $130, ahead of PSA 10 at $99.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Julian Alvarez [Checkerboard] #3 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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