Is Ricky Pearsall #EX-RPL worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ricky Pearsall #EX-RPL sells for $223 against $87.66 raw: a $136 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($113) 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)
- $87.66
- PSA 10
- $223
- PSA 9
- $113
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $223 | +$111 | +$85.61 | −$14.39 |
| PSA 9 | $113 | +$0.34 | −$24.66 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $86.00 | −$26.66 | −$51.66 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $87.66 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% | $141 | +$2.91 |
| 50% | $168 | +$30.47 |
| 75% | $196 | +$58.04 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $290 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $223 | −$66.73 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $134 | −$156 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $128 | −$163 | 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 Ricky Pearsall #EX-RPL — FAQ
Is Ricky Pearsall #EX-RPL worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ricky Pearsall #EX-RPL sells for $223 against $87.66 raw: a $136 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($113) 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 Ricky Pearsall #EX-RPL worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ricky Pearsall #EX-RPL (Football Cards 2024 Panini Absolute Explosive) sells for about $223 versus $87.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ricky Pearsall #EX-RPL?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $290, ahead of PSA 10 at $223. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ricky Pearsall #EX-RPL 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 Ricky Pearsall #EX-RPL break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ricky Pearsall #EX-RPL breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $113).
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