Is Alexander Albon [SP Variation] #5 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.2× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Alexander Albon [SP Variation] #5 sells for $425 against $100 raw: a $325 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($53.88) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $100
- PSA 10
- $425
- PSA 9
- $53.88
- Gem premium
- 4.2×
- 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 | $425 | +$300 | +$275 | +$175 |
| PSA 9 | $53.88 | −$71.14 | −$96.14 | −$196 |
| PSA 8 | $41.00 | −$84.02 | −$109 | −$209 |
Net = sale price − $100 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% | $147 | −$3.36 |
| 50% | $239 | +$89.42 |
| 75% | $332 | +$182 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 26%. 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 | $553 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $425 | −$128 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $255 | −$298 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $255 | −$298 | 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 Alexander Albon [SP Variation] #5 — FAQ
Is Alexander Albon [SP Variation] #5 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alexander Albon [SP Variation] #5 sells for $425 against $100 raw: a $325 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($53.88) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Alexander Albon [SP Variation] #5 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alexander Albon [SP Variation] #5 (Racing Cards 2020 Topps Chrome Formula 1) sells for about $425 versus $100 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.2× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alexander Albon [SP Variation] #5?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $553, ahead of PSA 10 at $425. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alexander Albon [SP Variation] #5 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 Alexander Albon [SP Variation] #5 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Alexander Albon [SP Variation] #5 breaks even when it gems about 26% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $53.88).
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