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Is Lamine Yamal [Rose Gold Shimmer Refractor] #27 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Lamine Yamal [Rose Gold Shimmer Refractor] #27 brings $225 versus $191 raw — a $34.02 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($160) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $191
- PSA 10
- $225
- PSA 9
- $160
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $225 | +$9.02 | −$15.98 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $160 | −$56.18 | −$81.18 | −$181 |
| PSA 8 | $130 | −$85.86 | −$111 | −$211 |
Net = sale price − $191 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% | $176 | −$64.88 |
| 50% | $193 | −$48.58 |
| 75% | $209 | −$32.28 |
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 | $293 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $225 | −$67.73 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $135 | −$158 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $135 | −$158 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $225 | $135 | $293 | $135 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $221 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $160 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $130 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Lamine Yamal [Rose Gold Shimmer Refractor] #27 — FAQ
Is Lamine Yamal [Rose Gold Shimmer Refractor] #27 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lamine Yamal [Rose Gold Shimmer Refractor] #27 brings $225 versus $191 raw — a $34.02 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($160) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Lamine Yamal [Rose Gold Shimmer Refractor] #27 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lamine Yamal [Rose Gold Shimmer Refractor] #27 (Soccer Cards 2023 Topps Merlin UEFA) sells for about $225 versus $191 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.2× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lamine Yamal [Rose Gold Shimmer Refractor] #27?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $293, ahead of PSA 10 at $225. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lamine Yamal [Rose Gold Shimmer Refractor] #27 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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