Is Oscar Duarte [Gold Refractor] #TRA-OD worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Oscar Duarte [Gold Refractor] #TRA-OD sells for $165 against $32.42 raw: a $132 spread, 5.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.59) 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)
- $32.42
- PSA 10
- $165
- PSA 9
- $59.59
- Gem premium
- 5.1×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $165 | +$107 | +$82.18 | −$17.82 |
| PSA 9 | $59.59 | +$2.17 | −$22.83 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $34.21 | −$23.21 | −$48.21 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $32.42 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% | $85.84 | +$3.42 |
| 50% | $112 | +$29.67 |
| 75% | $138 | +$55.93 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. 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 | $214 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $165 | −$49.40 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $99.00 | −$115 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $99.00 | −$115 | 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 Oscar Duarte [Gold Refractor] #TRA-OD — FAQ
Is Oscar Duarte [Gold Refractor] #TRA-OD worth grading?
A PSA 10 Oscar Duarte [Gold Refractor] #TRA-OD sells for $165 against $32.42 raw: a $132 spread, 5.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.59) 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 Oscar Duarte [Gold Refractor] #TRA-OD worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Oscar Duarte [Gold Refractor] #TRA-OD (Boxing Cards 2024 Topps Chrome 1951 Ringside Autograph) sells for about $165 versus $32.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Oscar Duarte [Gold Refractor] #TRA-OD?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $214, ahead of PSA 10 at $165. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Oscar Duarte [Gold Refractor] #TRA-OD 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 Oscar Duarte [Gold Refractor] #TRA-OD break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Oscar Duarte [Gold Refractor] #TRA-OD breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $59.59).
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