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Is Paolo Maldini [Red] ##PS-PM worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Paolo Maldini [Red] ##PS-PM sells for $314 against $72.39 raw: a $242 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($117) 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)
- $72.39
- PSA 10
- $314
- PSA 9
- $117
- Gem premium
- 4.3×
- 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 | $314 | +$217 | +$192 | +$91.63 |
| PSA 9 | $117 | +$19.28 | −$5.72 | −$106 |
| PSA 8 | $68.29 | −$29.10 | −$54.10 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $72.39 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% | $166 | +$43.62 |
| 50% | $215 | +$92.95 |
| 75% | $265 | +$142 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $408 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $314 | −$93.98 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $188 | −$220 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $188 | −$220 | 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 | $314 | $188 | $408 | $188 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $219 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $117 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $68.29 |
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Grading Paolo Maldini [Red] ##PS-PM — FAQ
Is Paolo Maldini [Red] ##PS-PM worth grading?
A PSA 10 Paolo Maldini [Red] ##PS-PM sells for $314 against $72.39 raw: a $242 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($117) 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 Paolo Maldini [Red] ##PS-PM worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Paolo Maldini [Red] ##PS-PM (Soccer Cards 2024 Panini Select FIFA Pitchside Signature) sells for about $314 versus $72.39 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.3× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Paolo Maldini [Red] ##PS-PM?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $408, ahead of PSA 10 at $314. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Paolo Maldini [Red] ##PS-PM 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 Paolo Maldini [Red] ##PS-PM break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Paolo Maldini [Red] ##PS-PM breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $117).
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