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Is Ayrton Senna [Variation] #198 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Ayrton Senna [Variation] #198 brings $98.17 versus $41.81 raw — a $56.36 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.50) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $41.81
- PSA 10
- $98.17
- PSA 9
- $20.50
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $98.17 | +$31.36 | +$6.36 | −$93.64 |
| PSA 9 | $20.50 | −$46.31 | −$71.31 | −$171 |
Net = sale price − $41.81 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% | $39.92 | −$51.89 |
| 50% | $59.34 | −$32.48 |
| 75% | $78.75 | −$13.06 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 92%. 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 | $128 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $98.17 | −$29.83 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $59.00 | −$69.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $59.00 | −$69.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $98.17 | $59.00 | $128 | $59.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $23.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $20.50 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Ayrton Senna [Variation] #198 — FAQ
Is Ayrton Senna [Variation] #198 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ayrton Senna [Variation] #198 brings $98.17 versus $41.81 raw — a $56.36 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.50) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Ayrton Senna [Variation] #198 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ayrton Senna [Variation] #198 (Racing Cards 2023 Topps Chrome Formula 1) sells for about $98.17 versus $41.81 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ayrton Senna [Variation] #198?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $128, ahead of PSA 10 at $98.17. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ayrton Senna [Variation] #198 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 Ayrton Senna [Variation] #198 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ayrton Senna [Variation] #198 breaks even when it gems about 92% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $20.50).
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