Is Nikola Topic #242 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Nikola Topic #242 brings $33.76 versus $0.97 raw — a $32.79 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.42) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.97
- PSA 10
- $33.76
- PSA 9
- $11.42
- Gem premium
- 35×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $33.76 | +$7.79 | −$17.21 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $11.42 | −$14.55 | −$39.55 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $5.85 | −$20.12 | −$45.12 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $0.97 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% | $17.00 | −$33.97 |
| 50% | $22.59 | −$28.38 |
| 75% | $28.18 | −$22.79 |
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 | $44.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $33.76 | −$10.24 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.00 | −$24.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$24.00 | 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 Nikola Topic #242 — FAQ
Is Nikola Topic #242 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nikola Topic #242 brings $33.76 versus $0.97 raw — a $32.79 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.42) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Nikola Topic #242 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nikola Topic #242 (Basketball Cards 2024 Panini Mosaic) sells for about $33.76 versus $0.97 for a raw near-mint copy — a 35× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nikola Topic #242?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $44.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $33.76. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nikola Topic #242 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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