Is Max Verstappen #32 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A BGS 10 Max Verstappen #32 sells for $49.70 against $14.72 raw: a $34.98 spread, 3.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.26) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $14.72
- BGS 10
- $49.70
- PSA 9
- $40.26
- Gem premium
- 3.4×
- 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 — BGS 10 | $49.70 | +$9.98 | −$15.02 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $40.26 | +$0.54 | −$24.46 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $14.72 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% | $42.62 | −$22.10 |
| 50% | $44.98 | −$19.74 |
| 75% | $47.34 | −$17.38 |
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 | $49.70 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
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 #32 — FAQ
Is Max Verstappen #32 worth grading?
A BGS 10 Max Verstappen #32 sells for $49.70 against $14.72 raw: a $34.98 spread, 3.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.26) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
What centering does Max Verstappen #32 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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