Is Kylian Mbappe #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Kylian Mbappe #5 brings $390 versus $158 raw — a $232 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($123) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $158
- PSA 10
- $390
- PSA 9
- $123
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $390 | +$207 | +$182 | +$81.93 |
| PSA 9 | $123 | −$59.83 | −$84.83 | −$185 |
| PSA 8 | $62.58 | −$120 | −$145 | −$245 |
Net = sale price − $158 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% | $190 | −$18.14 |
| 50% | $257 | +$48.55 |
| 75% | $323 | +$115 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 32%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $507 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $390 | −$117 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $234 | −$273 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $136 | −$371 | 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 | $390 | $234 | $507 | $136 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $160 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $123 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $62.58 |
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Grading Kylian Mbappe #5 — FAQ
Is Kylian Mbappe #5 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kylian Mbappe #5 brings $390 versus $158 raw — a $232 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($123) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Kylian Mbappe #5 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kylian Mbappe #5 (Soccer Cards 2023 Panini Obsidian White Night) sells for about $390 versus $158 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kylian Mbappe #5?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $507, ahead of PSA 10 at $390. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kylian Mbappe #5 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.
What gem rate makes grading Kylian Mbappe #5 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kylian Mbappe #5 breaks even when it gems about 32% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $123).
Is your soccer card centered well enough to grade?
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