Is Angel Di Maria / Nicolas Otamendi #7 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Angel Di Maria / Nicolas Otamendi #7 brings $33.61 versus $1.20 raw — a $32.41 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.54) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.20
- PSA 10
- $33.61
- PSA 9
- $11.54
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $33.61 | +$7.41 | −$17.59 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $11.54 | −$14.66 | −$39.66 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $5.96 | −$20.24 | −$45.24 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.20 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% | $17.06 | −$34.14 |
| 50% | $22.57 | −$28.63 |
| 75% | $28.09 | −$23.11 |
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 | $44.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $33.61 | −$10.39 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.00 | −$24.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$24.00 | 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 Angel Di Maria / Nicolas Otamendi #7 — FAQ
Is Angel Di Maria / Nicolas Otamendi #7 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Angel Di Maria / Nicolas Otamendi #7 brings $33.61 versus $1.20 raw — a $32.41 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.54) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Angel Di Maria / Nicolas Otamendi #7 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Angel Di Maria / Nicolas Otamendi #7 (Soccer Cards 2024 Panini Prizm Copa America Connections) sells for about $33.61 versus $1.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Angel Di Maria / Nicolas Otamendi #7?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $44.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $33.61. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Angel Di Maria / Nicolas Otamendi #7 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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