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Is Max Verstappen [Variation] #1 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.5× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Max Verstappen [Variation] #1 sells for $129 against $36.50 raw: a $92.49 spread, 3.5× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($31.11) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $36.50
- PSA 10
- $129
- PSA 9
- $31.11
- Gem premium
- 3.5×
- 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 | $129 | +$67.49 | +$42.49 | −$57.51 |
| PSA 9 | $31.11 | −$30.39 | −$55.39 | −$155 |
| PSA 8 | $15.77 | −$45.73 | −$70.73 | −$171 |
Net = sale price − $36.50 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% | $55.58 | −$30.92 |
| 50% | $80.05 | −$6.45 |
| 75% | $105 | +$18.02 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 57%. 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 | $168 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $129 | −$39.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $77.00 | −$91.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $77.00 | −$91.00 | 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 Max Verstappen [Variation] #1 — FAQ
Is Max Verstappen [Variation] #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Max Verstappen [Variation] #1 sells for $129 against $36.50 raw: a $92.49 spread, 3.5× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($31.11) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Max Verstappen [Variation] #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Max Verstappen [Variation] #1 (Racing Cards 2023 Topps Chrome Formula 1) sells for about $129 versus $36.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.5× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Max Verstappen [Variation] #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $168, ahead of PSA 10 at $129. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Max Verstappen [Variation] #1 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 Max Verstappen [Variation] #1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Max Verstappen [Variation] #1 breaks even when it gems about 57% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.11).
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