Is Puka Nacua [Studio Series] #2 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 7.3× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Puka Nacua [Studio Series] #2 sells for $57.74 against $7.87 raw: a $49.87 spread, 7.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.50) 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)
- $7.87
- PSA 10
- $57.74
- PSA 9
- $12.50
- Gem premium
- 7.3×
- 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 | $57.74 | +$24.87 | −$0.13 | −$100 |
| PSA 9 | $12.50 | −$20.37 | −$45.37 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $11.76 | −$21.11 | −$46.11 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $7.87 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% | $23.81 | −$34.06 |
| 50% | $35.12 | −$22.75 |
| 75% | $46.43 | −$11.44 |
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 | $75.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $57.74 | −$17.26 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$40.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$40.00 | 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 Puka Nacua [Studio Series] #2 — FAQ
Is Puka Nacua [Studio Series] #2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Puka Nacua [Studio Series] #2 sells for $57.74 against $7.87 raw: a $49.87 spread, 7.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.50) 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 Puka Nacua [Studio Series] #2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Puka Nacua [Studio Series] #2 (Football Cards 2024 Panini Donruss Gridiron Kings) sells for about $57.74 versus $7.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Puka Nacua [Studio Series] #2?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $75.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $57.74. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Puka Nacua [Studio Series] #2 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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