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Is Andrea Kimi Antonelli [Checker Flag Purple Refractor] #22 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Andrea Kimi Antonelli [Checker Flag Purple Refractor] #22 sells for $491 against $50.03 raw: a $441 spread, 9.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($80.27) 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)
- $50.03
- PSA 10
- $491
- PSA 9
- $80.27
- Gem premium
- 9.8×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $491 | +$416 | +$391 | +$291 |
| PSA 9 | $80.27 | +$5.24 | −$19.76 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $47.98 | −$27.05 | −$52.05 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $50.03 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% | $183 | +$82.95 |
| 50% | $286 | +$186 |
| 75% | $388 | +$288 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $638 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $491 | −$147 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $295 | −$343 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $38.00 | −$600 | 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 Andrea Kimi Antonelli [Checker Flag Purple Refractor] #22 — FAQ
Is Andrea Kimi Antonelli [Checker Flag Purple Refractor] #22 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Andrea Kimi Antonelli [Checker Flag Purple Refractor] #22 sells for $491 against $50.03 raw: a $441 spread, 9.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($80.27) 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 Andrea Kimi Antonelli [Checker Flag Purple Refractor] #22 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Andrea Kimi Antonelli [Checker Flag Purple Refractor] #22 (Racing Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Formula 1) sells for about $491 versus $50.03 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.8× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Andrea Kimi Antonelli [Checker Flag Purple Refractor] #22?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $638, ahead of PSA 10 at $491. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Andrea Kimi Antonelli [Checker Flag Purple Refractor] #22 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 Andrea Kimi Antonelli [Checker Flag Purple Refractor] #22 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Andrea Kimi Antonelli [Checker Flag Purple Refractor] #22 breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $80.27).
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