Is Carlos Vela [Autograph Orange] #69 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Carlos Vela [Autograph Orange] #69 sell for $77.00, only $15.58 above the $61.42 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $61.42
- PSA 10
- $77.00
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $77.00 | −$9.42 | −$34.42 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $61.42 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 | $100 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $77.00 | −$23.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $46.00 | −$54.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $46.00 | −$54.00 | 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 Carlos Vela [Autograph Orange] #69 — FAQ
Is Carlos Vela [Autograph Orange] #69 worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Carlos Vela [Autograph Orange] #69 sell for $77.00, only $15.58 above the $61.42 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Carlos Vela [Autograph Orange] #69 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Carlos Vela [Autograph Orange] #69 (Soccer Cards 2023 Topps Chrome MLS) sells for about $77.00 versus $61.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.3× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Carlos Vela [Autograph Orange] #69?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $100, ahead of PSA 10 at $77.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Carlos Vela [Autograph Orange] #69 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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