Is Mario Andretti #CMS-AND worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mario Andretti #CMS-AND brings $388 versus $168 raw — a $220 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($103) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $168
- PSA 10
- $388
- PSA 9
- $103
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $388 | +$195 | +$170 | +$69.64 |
| PSA 9 | $103 | −$90.62 | −$116 | −$216 |
Net = sale price − $168 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% | $174 | −$44.31 |
| 50% | $245 | +$27.01 |
| 75% | $316 | +$98.32 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 41%. 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 | $504 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $388 | −$116 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $233 | −$271 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $233 | −$271 | 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 | $388 | $233 | $504 | $233 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $113 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $103 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Mario Andretti #CMS-AND — FAQ
Is Mario Andretti #CMS-AND worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mario Andretti #CMS-AND brings $388 versus $168 raw — a $220 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($103) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Mario Andretti #CMS-AND worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mario Andretti #CMS-AND (Racing Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Formula 1 Circuit Masters Signatures) sells for about $388 versus $168 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mario Andretti #CMS-AND?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $504, ahead of PSA 10 at $388. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mario Andretti #CMS-AND 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 Mario Andretti #CMS-AND break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mario Andretti #CMS-AND breaks even when it gems about 41% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $103).
Is your racing card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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