Is Gianluigi Buffon #18 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gianluigi Buffon #18 sells for $673 against $315 raw: a $358 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($435) 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)
- $315
- PSA 10
- $673
- PSA 9
- $435
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $673 | +$333 | +$308 | +$208 |
| PSA 9 | $435 | +$95.07 | +$70.07 | −$29.93 |
| PSA 8 | $165 | −$175 | −$200 | −$300 |
Net = sale price − $315 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% | $494 | +$129 |
| 50% | $554 | +$189 |
| 75% | $613 | +$248 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $874 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $673 | −$202 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $404 | −$470 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $404 | −$470 | 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 Gianluigi Buffon #18 — FAQ
Is Gianluigi Buffon #18 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gianluigi Buffon #18 sells for $673 against $315 raw: a $358 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($435) 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 Gianluigi Buffon #18 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gianluigi Buffon #18 (Soccer Cards 2024 Panini Donruss Kaboom) sells for about $673 versus $315 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gianluigi Buffon #18?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $874, ahead of PSA 10 at $673. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gianluigi Buffon #18 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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