Is Dalton Smith [Orange Refractor] #TR-36 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.3× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Dalton Smith [Orange Refractor] #TR-36 sells for $125 against $23.78 raw: a $102 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($45.37) 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)
- $23.78
- PSA 10
- $125
- PSA 9
- $45.37
- Gem premium
- 5.3×
- 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 | $125 | +$76.50 | +$51.50 | −$48.50 |
| PSA 9 | $45.37 | −$3.41 | −$28.41 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $25.89 | −$22.89 | −$47.89 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $23.78 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% | $65.35 | −$8.43 |
| 50% | $85.33 | +$11.55 |
| 75% | $105 | +$31.52 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 36%. 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 | $163 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $125 | −$37.72 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $75.00 | −$88.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $75.00 | −$88.00 | 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 Dalton Smith [Orange Refractor] #TR-36 — FAQ
Is Dalton Smith [Orange Refractor] #TR-36 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dalton Smith [Orange Refractor] #TR-36 sells for $125 against $23.78 raw: a $102 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($45.37) 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 Dalton Smith [Orange Refractor] #TR-36 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dalton Smith [Orange Refractor] #TR-36 (Boxing Cards 2024 Topps Chrome 1951 Ringside) sells for about $125 versus $23.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.3× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dalton Smith [Orange Refractor] #TR-36?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $163, ahead of PSA 10 at $125. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dalton Smith [Orange Refractor] #TR-36 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 Dalton Smith [Orange Refractor] #TR-36 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dalton Smith [Orange Refractor] #TR-36 breaks even when it gems about 36% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.37).
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