Is Charles Leclerc [Black Refractor] #WF-3 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Charles Leclerc [Black Refractor] #WF-3 brings $92.05 versus $54.38 raw — a $37.67 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($28.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $54.38
- PSA 10
- $92.05
- PSA 9
- $28.00
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $92.05 | +$12.67 | −$12.33 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $28.00 | −$51.38 | −$76.38 | −$176 |
| PSA 8 | $11.83 | −$67.55 | −$92.55 | −$193 |
Net = sale price − $54.38 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% | $44.01 | −$60.37 |
| 50% | $60.02 | −$44.36 |
| 75% | $76.04 | −$28.34 |
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 | $120 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $92.05 | −$27.95 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $55.00 | −$65.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $55.00 | −$65.00 | 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 Charles Leclerc [Black Refractor] #WF-3 — FAQ
Is Charles Leclerc [Black Refractor] #WF-3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Charles Leclerc [Black Refractor] #WF-3 brings $92.05 versus $54.38 raw — a $37.67 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($28.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Charles Leclerc [Black Refractor] #WF-3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Charles Leclerc [Black Refractor] #WF-3 (Racing Cards 2024 Topps Finest Formula 1 World’s Finest) sells for about $92.05 versus $54.38 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Charles Leclerc [Black Refractor] #WF-3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $120, ahead of PSA 10 at $92.05. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Charles Leclerc [Black Refractor] #WF-3 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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