$Alexander Albon [Refractor] #25 (Racing Cards 2020 Topps Chrome Formula 1) — is it worth grading?$

Is Alexander Albon [Refractor] #25 worth grading?

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Worth grading only if it gems

A PSA 10 Alexander Albon [Refractor] #25 brings $35.10 versus $3.79 raw — a $31.31 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.

Raw (NM): $3.79
PSA 10: $35.10
PSA 9: $13.95
Gem premium: 9.3×
As of: Sep 4, 2026

Break-even by outcome and fee

Alexander Albon [Refractor] #25: net result of grading versus selling raw, by outcome and fee tier
If it comes back…	Sells for	Economy / bulk (~$25.00)	Standard (~$50.00)	Express (~$150)
Gem — PSA 10	$35.10	+$6.31	−$18.69	−$119
PSA 9	$13.95	−$14.84	−$39.84	−$140
PSA 8	$7.90	−$20.89	−$45.89	−$146

Net = sale price − $3.79 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?

Alexander Albon [Refractor] #25: expected value of submitting by gem probability
Chance it gems	Expected sale	Expected net (standard fee)
25%	$19.24	−$34.55
50%	$24.52	−$29.27
75%	$29.81	−$23.98

At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.

Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes

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Alexander Albon [Refractor] #25: top-grade value by grading company with centering tolerance
Grader	10 sells for	vs best	Front centering for a 10	Back
BGS 10	$46.00	best	55/45	70/30
PSA 10	$35.10	−$10.90	55/45	75/25
CGC 10	$21.00	−$25.00	55/45	75/25
SGC 10	$21.00	−$25.00	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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Raw conditions & history →

Alexander Albon [Refractor] #25 graded prices by company and grade
Grade	PSA	CGC	BGS	SGC	Graded
10	$35.10	$21.00	$46.00	$21.00	—
9.5	—	—	—	—	$26.23
9	—	—	—	—	$13.95
8	—	—	—	—	$7.90

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Grading Alexander Albon [Refractor] #25 — FAQ

Is Alexander Albon [Refractor] #25 worth grading?

How much is a PSA 10 Alexander Albon [Refractor] #25 worth compared with raw?

A PSA 10 Alexander Albon [Refractor] #25 (Racing Cards 2020 Topps Chrome Formula 1) sells for about $35.10 versus $3.79 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.

Which grading company is best for Alexander Albon [Refractor] #25?

By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $46.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $35.10. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.

What centering does Alexander Albon [Refractor] #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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