Is Nico Ali Walsh [Blue Refractor] #6 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 12× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Nico Ali Walsh [Blue Refractor] #6 sells for $45.77 against $3.89 raw: a $41.88 spread, 12× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.82) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.89
- PSA 10
- $45.77
- PSA 9
- $15.82
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $45.77 | +$16.88 | −$8.12 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $15.82 | −$13.07 | −$38.07 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $8.43 | −$20.46 | −$45.46 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $3.89 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% | $23.31 | −$30.58 |
| 50% | $30.80 | −$23.09 |
| 75% | $38.28 | −$15.61 |
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 | $60.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $45.77 | −$14.23 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$33.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $27.00 | −$33.00 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Nico Ali Walsh [Blue Refractor] #6 — FAQ
Is Nico Ali Walsh [Blue Refractor] #6 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nico Ali Walsh [Blue Refractor] #6 sells for $45.77 against $3.89 raw: a $41.88 spread, 12× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.82) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Nico Ali Walsh [Blue Refractor] #6 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nico Ali Walsh [Blue Refractor] #6 (Boxing Cards 2024 Topps Chrome) sells for about $45.77 versus $3.89 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nico Ali Walsh [Blue Refractor] #6?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $60.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $45.77. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nico Ali Walsh [Blue Refractor] #6 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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