Is Shinji Kagawa #USA-SK worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.8× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Shinji Kagawa #USA-SK sells for $62.96 against $10.81 raw: a $52.15 spread, 5.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.52) 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)
- $10.81
- PSA 10
- $62.96
- PSA 9
- $24.52
- Gem premium
- 5.8×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $62.96 | +$27.15 | +$2.15 | −$97.85 |
| PSA 9 | $24.52 | −$11.29 | −$36.29 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $14.12 | −$21.69 | −$46.69 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $10.81 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% | $34.13 | −$26.68 |
| 50% | $43.74 | −$17.07 |
| 75% | $53.35 | −$7.46 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 94%. 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 | $82.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $62.96 | −$19.04 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $38.00 | −$44.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $38.00 | −$44.00 | 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 Shinji Kagawa #USA-SK — FAQ
Is Shinji Kagawa #USA-SK worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shinji Kagawa #USA-SK sells for $62.96 against $10.81 raw: a $52.15 spread, 5.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.52) 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 Shinji Kagawa #USA-SK worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shinji Kagawa #USA-SK (Soccer Cards 2023 Topps UEFA Club Ultimate Stage Autograph) sells for about $62.96 versus $10.81 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shinji Kagawa #USA-SK?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $82.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $62.96. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shinji Kagawa #USA-SK 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 Shinji Kagawa #USA-SK break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Shinji Kagawa #USA-SK breaks even when it gems about 94% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $24.52).
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