Is Kobbie Mainoo #15 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Kobbie Mainoo #15 brings $57.02 versus $26.54 raw — a $30.48 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($50.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $26.54
- PSA 10
- $57.02
- PSA 9
- $50.00
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $57.02 | +$5.48 | −$19.52 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $50.00 | −$1.54 | −$26.54 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $26.78 | −$24.76 | −$49.76 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $26.54 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% | $51.76 | −$24.78 |
| 50% | $53.51 | −$23.03 |
| 75% | $55.27 | −$21.27 |
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 | $74.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $57.02 | −$16.98 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.00 | −$40.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $34.00 | −$40.00 | 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 Kobbie Mainoo #15 — FAQ
Is Kobbie Mainoo #15 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kobbie Mainoo #15 brings $57.02 versus $26.54 raw — a $30.48 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($50.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Kobbie Mainoo #15 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kobbie Mainoo #15 (Soccer Cards 2023 Panini Obsidian Vitreous) sells for about $57.02 versus $26.54 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kobbie Mainoo #15?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $74.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $57.02. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kobbie Mainoo #15 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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