Is Ilkay Gundogan #BN-5 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ilkay Gundogan #BN-5 sells for $154 against $47.78 raw: a $106 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($75.63) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $47.78
- PSA 10
- $154
- PSA 9
- $75.63
- Gem premium
- 3.2×
- 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 | $154 | +$80.72 | +$55.72 | −$44.28 |
| PSA 9 | $75.63 | +$2.85 | −$22.15 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $45.21 | −$27.57 | −$52.57 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $47.78 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% | $95.10 | −$2.68 |
| 50% | $115 | +$16.78 |
| 75% | $134 | +$36.25 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 28%. 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 | $200 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $154 | −$46.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $92.00 | −$108 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $92.00 | −$108 | 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 Ilkay Gundogan #BN-5 — FAQ
Is Ilkay Gundogan #BN-5 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ilkay Gundogan #BN-5 sells for $154 against $47.78 raw: a $106 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($75.63) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Ilkay Gundogan #BN-5 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ilkay Gundogan #BN-5 (Soccer Cards 2024 Topps Chrome UEFA Euro Berlin at Night) sells for about $154 versus $47.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ilkay Gundogan #BN-5?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $200, ahead of PSA 10 at $154. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ilkay Gundogan #BN-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 Ilkay Gundogan #BN-5 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ilkay Gundogan #BN-5 breaks even when it gems about 28% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $75.63).
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