Is Chicharito [Gold] #77 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A SGC 10 Chicharito [Gold] #77 brings $41.00 versus $9.00 raw — a $32.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($21.30) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.00
- SGC 10
- $41.00
- PSA 9
- $21.30
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- 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 — SGC 10 | $41.00 | +$7.00 | −$18.00 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $21.30 | −$12.70 | −$37.70 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $9.00 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% | $26.23 | −$32.77 |
| 50% | $31.15 | −$27.85 |
| 75% | $36.08 | −$22.92 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $41.00 | best | 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 Chicharito [Gold] #77 — FAQ
Is Chicharito [Gold] #77 worth grading?
A SGC 10 Chicharito [Gold] #77 brings $41.00 versus $9.00 raw — a $32.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($21.30) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What centering does Chicharito [Gold] #77 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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