Is Diego Luna [Aqua Lava] #9 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Diego Luna [Aqua Lava] #9 brings $46.15 versus $6.50 raw — a $39.65 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.07) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.50
- PSA 10
- $46.15
- PSA 9
- $18.07
- Gem premium
- 7.1×
- 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 | $46.15 | +$14.65 | −$10.35 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $18.07 | −$13.43 | −$38.43 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $10.27 | −$21.23 | −$46.23 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $6.50 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% | $25.09 | −$31.41 |
| 50% | $32.11 | −$24.39 |
| 75% | $39.13 | −$17.37 |
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
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $60.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $46.15 | −$13.85 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 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 Diego Luna [Aqua Lava] #9 — FAQ
Is Diego Luna [Aqua Lava] #9 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Diego Luna [Aqua Lava] #9 brings $46.15 versus $6.50 raw — a $39.65 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.07) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Diego Luna [Aqua Lava] #9 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Diego Luna [Aqua Lava] #9 (Soccer Cards 2023 Topps Chrome MLS) sells for about $46.15 versus $6.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.1× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Diego Luna [Aqua Lava] #9?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $60.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $46.15. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Diego Luna [Aqua Lava] #9 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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