Is Michael Schumacher #WS-21 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.1× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Michael Schumacher #WS-21 sells for $98.42 against $19.17 raw: a $79.25 spread, 5.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($27.25) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $19.17
- PSA 10
- $98.42
- PSA 9
- $27.25
- Gem premium
- 5.1×
- 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 | $98.42 | +$54.25 | +$29.25 | −$70.75 |
| PSA 9 | $27.25 | −$16.92 | −$41.92 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $21.46 | −$22.71 | −$47.71 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $19.17 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% | $45.04 | −$24.13 |
| 50% | $62.84 | −$6.34 |
| 75% | $80.63 | +$11.46 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 59%. 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 | $98.42 | −$29.58 | 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 | $98.42 | $59.00 | $128 | $59.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $70.13 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $27.25 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $21.46 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Michael Schumacher #WS-21 — FAQ
Is Michael Schumacher #WS-21 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Schumacher #WS-21 sells for $98.42 against $19.17 raw: a $79.25 spread, 5.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($27.25) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Michael Schumacher #WS-21 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Schumacher #WS-21 (Racing Cards 2024 Topps Paddock Pass Formula 1 World Stage) sells for about $98.42 versus $19.17 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.1× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Schumacher #WS-21?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $128, ahead of PSA 10 at $98.42. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Schumacher #WS-21 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 Michael Schumacher #WS-21 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Michael Schumacher #WS-21 breaks even when it gems about 59% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.25).
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