Is Charles Leclerc #WS-3 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Charles Leclerc #WS-3 sells for $85.00 against $43.70 raw: a $41.30 spread, 1.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($71.15) 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)
- $43.70
- PSA 10
- $85.00
- PSA 9
- $71.15
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $85.00 | +$16.30 | −$8.70 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $71.15 | +$2.45 | −$22.55 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $42.31 | −$26.39 | −$51.39 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $43.70 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% | $74.61 | −$19.09 |
| 50% | $78.08 | −$15.63 |
| 75% | $81.54 | −$12.16 |
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 | $111 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $85.00 | −$26.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $51.00 | −$60.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $51.00 | −$60.00 | 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 Charles Leclerc #WS-3 — FAQ
Is Charles Leclerc #WS-3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Charles Leclerc #WS-3 sells for $85.00 against $43.70 raw: a $41.30 spread, 1.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($71.15) 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 Charles Leclerc #WS-3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Charles Leclerc #WS-3 (Racing Cards 2024 Topps Paddock Pass Formula 1 World Stage) sells for about $85.00 versus $43.70 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Charles Leclerc #WS-3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $111, ahead of PSA 10 at $85.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Charles Leclerc #WS-3 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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