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Is Aaron Judge [Orange Refractor] #90CB-11 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Aaron Judge [Orange Refractor] #90CB-11 brings $44.68 versus $4.74 raw — a $39.94 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.44) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.74
- PSA 10
- $44.68
- PSA 9
- $15.44
- Gem premium
- 9.4×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $44.68 | +$14.94 | −$10.06 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $15.44 | −$14.30 | −$39.30 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $8.21 | −$21.53 | −$46.53 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $4.74 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% | $22.75 | −$31.99 |
| 50% | $30.06 | −$24.68 |
| 75% | $37.37 | −$17.37 |
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 | $58.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $44.68 | −$13.32 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $27.00 | −$31.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $44.68 | $27.00 | $58.00 | $27.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $30.17 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $15.44 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $8.21 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Aaron Judge [Orange Refractor] #90CB-11 — FAQ
Is Aaron Judge [Orange Refractor] #90CB-11 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aaron Judge [Orange Refractor] #90CB-11 brings $44.68 versus $4.74 raw — a $39.94 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.44) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Aaron Judge [Orange Refractor] #90CB-11 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aaron Judge [Orange Refractor] #90CB-11 (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome 1990) sells for about $44.68 versus $4.74 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.4× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aaron Judge [Orange Refractor] #90CB-11?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $58.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $44.68. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aaron Judge [Orange Refractor] #90CB-11 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.
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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