Is Warren Zaire-Emery [Gold Flood Electric Etch] #167 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Warren Zaire-Emery [Gold Flood Electric Etch] #167 brings $108 versus $71.18 raw — a $36.57 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($51.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $71.18
- PSA 10
- $108
- PSA 9
- $51.00
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $108 | +$11.57 | −$13.43 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $51.00 | −$45.18 | −$70.18 | −$170 |
Net = sale price − $71.18 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% | $65.19 | −$55.99 |
| 50% | $79.38 | −$41.81 |
| 75% | $93.56 | −$27.62 |
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 | $140 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $108 | −$32.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $65.00 | −$75.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $65.00 | −$75.00 | 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 Warren Zaire-Emery [Gold Flood Electric Etch] #167 — FAQ
Is Warren Zaire-Emery [Gold Flood Electric Etch] #167 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Warren Zaire-Emery [Gold Flood Electric Etch] #167 brings $108 versus $71.18 raw — a $36.57 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($51.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Warren Zaire-Emery [Gold Flood Electric Etch] #167 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Warren Zaire-Emery [Gold Flood Electric Etch] #167 (Soccer Cards 2023 Panini Obsidian) sells for about $108 versus $71.18 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.5× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Warren Zaire-Emery [Gold Flood Electric Etch] #167?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $140, ahead of PSA 10 at $108. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Warren Zaire-Emery [Gold Flood Electric Etch] #167 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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