Is Fermin Lopez #CA-FL worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Fermin Lopez #CA-FL sells for $287 against $80.99 raw: a $206 spread, 3.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($113) 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)
- $80.99
- PSA 10
- $287
- PSA 9
- $113
- Gem premium
- 3.5×
- 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 | $287 | +$181 | +$156 | +$56.08 |
| PSA 9 | $113 | +$6.86 | −$18.14 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $64.90 | −$41.09 | −$66.09 | −$166 |
Net = sale price − $80.99 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% | $156 | +$25.41 |
| 50% | $200 | +$68.97 |
| 75% | $244 | +$113 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 10%. 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 | $373 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $287 | −$85.93 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $172 | −$201 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $172 | −$201 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Fermin Lopez #CA-FL — FAQ
Is Fermin Lopez #CA-FL worth grading?
A PSA 10 Fermin Lopez #CA-FL sells for $287 against $80.99 raw: a $206 spread, 3.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($113) 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 #CA-FL worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Fermin Lopez #CA-FL (Soccer Cards 2023 Topps Chrome Sapphire UEFA Club Autograph) sells for about $287 versus $80.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Fermin Lopez #CA-FL?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $373, ahead of PSA 10 at $287. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Fermin Lopez #CA-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 #CA-FL break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Fermin Lopez #CA-FL breaks even when it gems about 10% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $113).
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