Is Max Verstappen #1954-1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Max Verstappen #1954-1 brings $37.25 versus $2.06 raw — a $35.19 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.01) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.06
- PSA 10
- $37.25
- PSA 9
- $18.01
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $37.25 | +$10.19 | −$14.81 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $18.01 | −$9.05 | −$34.05 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $5.51 | −$21.55 | −$46.55 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $2.06 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% | $22.82 | −$29.24 |
| 50% | $27.63 | −$24.43 |
| 75% | $32.44 | −$19.62 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $48.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $37.25 | −$10.75 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$26.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.00 | −$26.00 | 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.
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Grading Max Verstappen #1954-1 — FAQ
Is Max Verstappen #1954-1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Max Verstappen #1954-1 brings $37.25 versus $2.06 raw — a $35.19 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.01) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Max Verstappen #1954-1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Max Verstappen #1954-1 (Racing Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Formula 1 1954) sells for about $37.25 versus $2.06 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Max Verstappen #1954-1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $48.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $37.25. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Max Verstappen #1954-1 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.
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