Is Steven Gerrard #IS-9 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Steven Gerrard #IS-9 brings $106 versus $43.82 raw — a $62.44 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($48.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $43.82
- PSA 10
- $106
- PSA 9
- $48.00
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $106 | +$37.44 | +$12.44 | −$87.56 |
| PSA 9 | $48.00 | −$20.82 | −$45.82 | −$146 |
| PSA 8 | $43.35 | −$25.47 | −$50.47 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $43.82 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% | $62.56 | −$31.26 |
| 50% | $77.13 | −$16.69 |
| 75% | $91.70 | −$2.12 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 79%. 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 | $138 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $106 | −$31.74 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $64.00 | −$74.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $64.00 | −$74.00 | 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 | $106 | $64.00 | $138 | $64.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $104 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $48.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $43.35 |
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Grading Steven Gerrard #IS-9 — FAQ
Is Steven Gerrard #IS-9 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Steven Gerrard #IS-9 brings $106 versus $43.82 raw — a $62.44 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($48.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Steven Gerrard #IS-9 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Steven Gerrard #IS-9 (Soccer Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Sapphire MLS Infinite) sells for about $106 versus $43.82 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Steven Gerrard #IS-9?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $138, ahead of PSA 10 at $106. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Steven Gerrard #IS-9 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 Steven Gerrard #IS-9 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Steven Gerrard #IS-9 breaks even when it gems about 79% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.00).
Is your soccer card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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