Calvin Johnson [Gold Refractor] #8 Price Guide
Football · Football Cards 2011 Topps Chrome · Released 2011
Calvin Johnson [Gold Refractor] #8 (Football Cards 2011 Topps Chrome) is currently worth $315 raw (near mint) (as of Sep 4, 2026). Values come from the PriceCharting price guide and are refreshed weekly. Grading is the single biggest value lever — check the raw-to-PSA-10 gap below, then scan your copy to see if its centering makes the grade.
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Current prices
Raw (ungraded)
| Ungraded | $315 |
Graded — grade ladder
Last updated 2026-09-04 · Source: the PriceCharting price guide
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Is it worth grading?
Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Calvin Johnson [Gold Refractor] #8 brings $366 versus $315 raw — a $50.92 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($333) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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Calvin Johnson [Gold Refractor] #8 — frequently asked
How much is Calvin Johnson [Gold Refractor] #8 (Football Cards 2011 Topps Chrome) worth?
As of Sep 4, 2026, Calvin Johnson [Gold Refractor] #8 (Football Cards 2011 Topps Chrome): an ungraded near-mint copy sells for about $315, a Grade 9.5 sells for about $366, a PSA 9 for about $333. Values come from the PriceCharting price guide and are refreshed weekly.
Is Calvin Johnson [Gold Refractor] #8 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Calvin Johnson [Gold Refractor] #8 brings $366 versus $315 raw — a $50.92 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($333) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
Is Calvin Johnson [Gold Refractor] #8 going up or down in value?
Calvin Johnson [Gold Refractor] #8 (Football Cards 2011 Topps Chrome) is up 0% over the last 30 days (raw market). Short-term moves on individual cards are noisy — check the price history above for the trend.
Where do these Football card prices come from?
Prices are the PriceCharting price guide, refreshed weekly. Raw values reflect near-mint (NM) ungraded copies; graded values are per grading company and grade.