Is Sergio Perez [Variation] #9 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.7× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Sergio Perez [Variation] #9 sells for $77.57 against $16.40 raw: a $61.17 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $16.40
- PSA 10
- $77.57
- PSA 9
- $20.00
- Gem premium
- 4.7×
- 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 | $77.57 | +$36.17 | +$11.17 | −$88.83 |
| PSA 9 | $20.00 | −$21.40 | −$46.40 | −$146 |
| PSA 8 | $18.60 | −$22.80 | −$47.80 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $16.40 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% | $34.39 | −$32.01 |
| 50% | $48.78 | −$17.62 |
| 75% | $63.18 | −$3.22 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 81%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $101 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $77.57 | −$23.43 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $47.00 | −$54.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $47.00 | −$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 Sergio Perez [Variation] #9 — FAQ
Is Sergio Perez [Variation] #9 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sergio Perez [Variation] #9 sells for $77.57 against $16.40 raw: a $61.17 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Sergio Perez [Variation] #9 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sergio Perez [Variation] #9 (Racing Cards 2023 Topps Chrome Formula 1) sells for about $77.57 versus $16.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.7× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sergio Perez [Variation] #9?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $101, ahead of PSA 10 at $77.57. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sergio Perez [Variation] #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.
What gem rate makes grading Sergio Perez [Variation] #9 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sergio Perez [Variation] #9 breaks even when it gems about 81% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $20.00).
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