Is Spencer Schwellenbach [Blue Refractor] #RA-SS worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Spencer Schwellenbach [Blue Refractor] #RA-SS sells for $134 against $43.67 raw: a $90.33 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($79.99) 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)
- $43.67
- PSA 10
- $134
- PSA 9
- $79.99
- Gem premium
- 3.1×
- 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 | $134 | +$65.33 | +$40.33 | −$59.67 |
| PSA 9 | $79.99 | +$11.32 | −$13.68 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $43.58 | −$25.09 | −$50.09 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $43.67 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% | $93.49 | −$0.18 |
| 50% | $107 | +$13.33 |
| 75% | $120 | +$26.83 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 25%. 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 | $174 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $134 | −$40.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $80.00 | −$94.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $80.00 | −$94.00 | 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 Spencer Schwellenbach [Blue Refractor] #RA-SS — FAQ
Is Spencer Schwellenbach [Blue Refractor] #RA-SS worth grading?
A PSA 10 Spencer Schwellenbach [Blue Refractor] #RA-SS sells for $134 against $43.67 raw: a $90.33 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($79.99) 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 Spencer Schwellenbach [Blue Refractor] #RA-SS worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Spencer Schwellenbach [Blue Refractor] #RA-SS (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Rookie Autograph) sells for about $134 versus $43.67 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.1× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Spencer Schwellenbach [Blue Refractor] #RA-SS?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $174, ahead of PSA 10 at $134. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Spencer Schwellenbach [Blue Refractor] #RA-SS 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 Spencer Schwellenbach [Blue Refractor] #RA-SS break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Spencer Schwellenbach [Blue Refractor] #RA-SS breaks even when it gems about 25% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $79.99).
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