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Is Charles Leclerc [Variation] #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Charles Leclerc [Variation] #5 brings $76.00 versus $32.47 raw — a $43.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($35.25) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $32.47
- PSA 10
- $76.00
- PSA 9
- $35.25
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $76.00 | +$18.53 | −$6.47 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $35.25 | −$22.22 | −$47.22 | −$147 |
| PSA 8 | $31.92 | −$25.55 | −$50.55 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $32.47 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% | $45.44 | −$37.03 |
| 50% | $55.63 | −$26.84 |
| 75% | $65.81 | −$16.66 |
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 | $99.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $76.00 | −$23.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $46.00 | −$53.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $46.00 | −$53.00 | 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 Charles Leclerc [Variation] #5 — FAQ
Is Charles Leclerc [Variation] #5 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Charles Leclerc [Variation] #5 brings $76.00 versus $32.47 raw — a $43.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($35.25) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Charles Leclerc [Variation] #5 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Charles Leclerc [Variation] #5 (Racing Cards 2023 Topps Chrome Formula 1) sells for about $76.00 versus $32.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Charles Leclerc [Variation] #5?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $99.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $76.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Charles Leclerc [Variation] #5 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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