Is Lamine Yamal #WK-1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lamine Yamal #WK-1 sells for $121 against $9.90 raw: a $111 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.00) 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)
- $9.90
- PSA 10
- $121
- PSA 9
- $48.00
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $121 | +$86.16 | +$61.16 | −$38.84 |
| PSA 9 | $48.00 | +$13.10 | −$11.90 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $29.98 | −$4.92 | −$29.92 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $9.90 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% | $66.27 | +$6.37 |
| 50% | $84.53 | +$24.63 |
| 75% | $103 | +$42.89 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $157 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $121 | −$35.94 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $73.00 | −$84.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $50.00 | −$107 | 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 Lamine Yamal #WK-1 — FAQ
Is Lamine Yamal #WK-1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lamine Yamal #WK-1 sells for $121 against $9.90 raw: a $111 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.00) 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 Lamine Yamal #WK-1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lamine Yamal #WK-1 (Soccer Cards 2024 Topps Chrome UEFA Wonderkids) sells for about $121 versus $9.90 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lamine Yamal #WK-1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $157, ahead of PSA 10 at $121. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lamine Yamal #WK-1 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 Lamine Yamal #WK-1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lamine Yamal #WK-1 breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.00).
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