Is Fermin Lopez #USC-48 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 8.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Fermin Lopez #USC-48 sells for $58.89 against $6.82 raw: a $52.07 spread, 8.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.96) 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)
- $6.82
- PSA 10
- $58.89
- PSA 9
- $17.96
- Gem premium
- 8.6×
- 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 | $58.89 | +$27.07 | +$2.07 | −$97.93 |
| PSA 9 | $17.96 | −$13.86 | −$38.86 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $10.00 | −$21.82 | −$46.82 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $6.82 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% | $28.19 | −$28.63 |
| 50% | $38.42 | −$18.40 |
| 75% | $48.66 | −$8.16 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 95%. 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 | $77.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $58.89 | −$18.11 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$42.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$42.00 | 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 Fermin Lopez #USC-48 — FAQ
Is Fermin Lopez #USC-48 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Fermin Lopez #USC-48 sells for $58.89 against $6.82 raw: a $52.07 spread, 8.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.96) 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 Fermin Lopez #USC-48 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Fermin Lopez #USC-48 (Soccer Cards 2023 Topps UEFA Club Ultimate Stage) sells for about $58.89 versus $6.82 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.6× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Fermin Lopez #USC-48?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $77.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $58.89. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Fermin Lopez #USC-48 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 Fermin Lopez #USC-48 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Fermin Lopez #USC-48 breaks even when it gems about 95% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $17.96).
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