Is Pedro Piquet [Sapphire] #70 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 19× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Pedro Piquet [Sapphire] #70 sells for $43.85 against $2.34 raw: a $41.51 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.34
- PSA 10
- $43.85
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $43.85 | +$16.51 | −$8.49 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $19.99 | −$7.35 | −$32.35 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $2.34 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 | $57.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $43.85 | −$13.15 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.00 | −$31.00 | 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 Pedro Piquet [Sapphire] #70 — FAQ
Is Pedro Piquet [Sapphire] #70 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pedro Piquet [Sapphire] #70 sells for $43.85 against $2.34 raw: a $41.51 spread, 19× 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 Pedro Piquet [Sapphire] #70 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pedro Piquet [Sapphire] #70 (Racing Cards 2020 Topps Chrome Formula 1) sells for about $43.85 versus $2.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pedro Piquet [Sapphire] #70?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $57.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $43.85. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pedro Piquet [Sapphire] #70 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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