Is Fermin Lopez #FSA-FL worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Fermin Lopez #FSA-FL sells for $165 against $34.88 raw: a $130 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($62.03) 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)
- $34.88
- PSA 10
- $165
- PSA 9
- $62.03
- Gem premium
- 4.7×
- 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 | $165 | +$105 | +$80.11 | −$19.89 |
| PSA 9 | $62.03 | +$2.15 | −$22.85 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $35.95 | −$23.93 | −$48.93 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $34.88 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% | $87.77 | +$2.89 |
| 50% | $114 | +$28.63 |
| 75% | $139 | +$54.37 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. 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 | $214 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $165 | −$49.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $99.00 | −$115 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $99.00 | −$115 | 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 | $165 | $99.00 | $214 | $99.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $117 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $62.03 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $35.95 |
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Grading Fermin Lopez #FSA-FL — FAQ
Is Fermin Lopez #FSA-FL worth grading?
A PSA 10 Fermin Lopez #FSA-FL sells for $165 against $34.88 raw: a $130 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($62.03) 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 Fermin Lopez #FSA-FL worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Fermin Lopez #FSA-FL (Soccer Cards 2024 Topps Chrome UEFA Future Stars Autograph) sells for about $165 versus $34.88 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.7× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Fermin Lopez #FSA-FL?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $214, ahead of PSA 10 at $165. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Fermin Lopez #FSA-FL 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 Fermin Lopez #FSA-FL break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Fermin Lopez #FSA-FL breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $62.03).
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