Is Lando Norris #40 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Lando Norris #40 brings $37.28 versus $8.91 raw — a $28.37 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($5.50) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.91
- PSA 10
- $37.28
- PSA 9
- $5.50
- Gem premium
- 4.2×
- 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 | $37.28 | +$3.37 | −$21.63 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $5.50 | −$28.41 | −$53.41 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $8.91 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% | $13.45 | −$45.47 |
| 50% | $21.39 | −$37.52 |
| 75% | $29.34 | −$29.57 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $37.28 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $36.00 | −$1.28 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$15.28 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.00 | −$15.28 | 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 Lando Norris #40 — FAQ
Is Lando Norris #40 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lando Norris #40 brings $37.28 versus $8.91 raw — a $28.37 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($5.50) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Lando Norris #40 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lando Norris #40 (Racing Cards 2024 Topps Now Formula 1) sells for about $37.28 versus $8.91 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lando Norris #40?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $37.28, ahead of BGS 10 at $36.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lando Norris #40 need for a PSA 10?
PSA 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.
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