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Is Charles Leclerc [Black & White RayWave] #25 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Charles Leclerc [Black & White RayWave] #25 sells for $2,446 against $4.58 raw: a $2,441 spread, 534× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,039) 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)
- $4.58
- PSA 10
- $2,446
- PSA 9
- $2,039
- Gem premium
- 534×
- 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 | $2,446 | +$2,416 | +$2,391 | +$2,291 |
| PSA 9 | $2,039 | +$2,009 | +$1,984 | +$1,884 |
| PSA 8 | $11.50 | −$18.08 | −$43.08 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $4.58 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% | $2,140 | +$2,086 |
| 50% | $2,242 | +$2,188 |
| 75% | $2,344 | +$2,290 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $3,180 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2,446 | −$734 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,468 | −$1,712 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,468 | −$1,712 | 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 Charles Leclerc [Black & White RayWave] #25 — FAQ
Is Charles Leclerc [Black & White RayWave] #25 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Charles Leclerc [Black & White RayWave] #25 sells for $2,446 against $4.58 raw: a $2,441 spread, 534× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,039) 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 Charles Leclerc [Black & White RayWave] #25 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Charles Leclerc [Black & White RayWave] #25 (Racing Cards 2022 Topps Chrome Formula 1) sells for about $2,446 versus $4.58 for a raw near-mint copy — a 534× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Charles Leclerc [Black & White RayWave] #25?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $3,180, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,446. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Charles Leclerc [Black & White RayWave] #25 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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