Is Thomas Saggese [Gold Refractor] #RA-TSA worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Thomas Saggese [Gold Refractor] #RA-TSA brings $52.99 versus $14.50 raw — a $38.49 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($31.35) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $14.50
- PSA 10
- $52.99
- PSA 9
- $31.35
- Gem premium
- 3.7×
- 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 | $52.99 | +$13.49 | −$11.51 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $31.35 | −$8.15 | −$33.15 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $17.68 | −$21.82 | −$46.82 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $14.50 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% | $36.76 | −$27.74 |
| 50% | $42.17 | −$22.33 |
| 75% | $47.58 | −$16.92 |
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 | $69.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $52.99 | −$16.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$37.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.00 | −$37.00 | 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 Thomas Saggese [Gold Refractor] #RA-TSA — FAQ
Is Thomas Saggese [Gold Refractor] #RA-TSA worth grading?
A PSA 10 Thomas Saggese [Gold Refractor] #RA-TSA brings $52.99 versus $14.50 raw — a $38.49 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($31.35) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Thomas Saggese [Gold Refractor] #RA-TSA worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Thomas Saggese [Gold Refractor] #RA-TSA (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Rookie Autograph) sells for about $52.99 versus $14.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.7× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Thomas Saggese [Gold Refractor] #RA-TSA?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $69.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $52.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Thomas Saggese [Gold Refractor] #RA-TSA 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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