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Is Drake Baldwin [Aqua Wave Refractor] #RA-DBA worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Drake Baldwin [Aqua Wave Refractor] #RA-DBA sells for $357 against $148 raw: a $209 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($190) 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)
- $148
- PSA 10
- $357
- PSA 9
- $190
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $357 | +$184 | +$159 | +$58.75 |
| PSA 9 | $190 | +$16.75 | −$8.25 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $135 | −$38.56 | −$63.56 | −$164 |
Net = sale price − $148 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% | $232 | +$33.50 |
| 50% | $274 | +$75.25 |
| 75% | $315 | +$117 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $464 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $357 | −$107 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $214 | −$250 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $214 | −$250 | 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 Drake Baldwin [Aqua Wave Refractor] #RA-DBA — FAQ
Is Drake Baldwin [Aqua Wave Refractor] #RA-DBA worth grading?
A PSA 10 Drake Baldwin [Aqua Wave Refractor] #RA-DBA sells for $357 against $148 raw: a $209 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($190) 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 Drake Baldwin [Aqua Wave Refractor] #RA-DBA worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Drake Baldwin [Aqua Wave Refractor] #RA-DBA (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Rookie Autograph) sells for about $357 versus $148 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Drake Baldwin [Aqua Wave Refractor] #RA-DBA?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $464, ahead of PSA 10 at $357. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Drake Baldwin [Aqua Wave Refractor] #RA-DBA 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 Drake Baldwin [Aqua Wave Refractor] #RA-DBA break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Drake Baldwin [Aqua Wave Refractor] #RA-DBA breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $190).
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