Is Sergio Perez [Red Logofractor] #HC-2 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Sergio Perez [Red Logofractor] #HC-2 sells for $86.29 against $9.96 raw: a $76.33 spread, 8.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.37) 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)
- $9.96
- PSA 10
- $86.29
- PSA 9
- $52.37
- Gem premium
- 8.7×
- 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 | $86.29 | +$51.33 | +$26.33 | −$73.67 |
| PSA 9 | $52.37 | +$17.41 | −$7.59 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $19.73 | −$15.23 | −$40.23 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $9.96 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% | $60.85 | +$0.89 |
| 50% | $69.33 | +$9.37 |
| 75% | $77.81 | +$17.85 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $169 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $112 | −$57.49 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $86.29 | −$83.20 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $52.00 | −$117 | 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 Sergio Perez [Red Logofractor] #HC-2 — FAQ
Is Sergio Perez [Red Logofractor] #HC-2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sergio Perez [Red Logofractor] #HC-2 sells for $86.29 against $9.96 raw: a $76.33 spread, 8.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.37) 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 Sergio Perez [Red Logofractor] #HC-2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sergio Perez [Red Logofractor] #HC-2 (Racing Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Formula 1 Helmet Collection) sells for about $86.29 versus $9.96 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sergio Perez [Red Logofractor] #HC-2?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $169, ahead of BGS 10 at $112. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sergio Perez [Red Logofractor] #HC-2 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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 Sergio Perez [Red Logofractor] #HC-2 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sergio Perez [Red Logofractor] #HC-2 breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $52.37).
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