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Is Kevin Alvarez [Steel Metal Mega Refractor] #BMA-KA worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Kevin Alvarez [Steel Metal Mega Refractor] #BMA-KA brings $115 versus $78.00 raw — a $37.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($82.89) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $78.00
- PSA 10
- $115
- PSA 9
- $82.89
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $115 | +$12.00 | −$13.00 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $82.89 | −$20.11 | −$45.11 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $58.78 | −$44.22 | −$69.22 | −$169 |
Net = sale price − $78.00 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% | $90.92 | −$37.08 |
| 50% | $98.94 | −$29.06 |
| 75% | $107 | −$21.03 |
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 | $150 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $115 | −$35.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $69.00 | −$81.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $69.00 | −$81.00 | 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 Kevin Alvarez [Steel Metal Mega Refractor] #BMA-KA — FAQ
Is Kevin Alvarez [Steel Metal Mega Refractor] #BMA-KA worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kevin Alvarez [Steel Metal Mega Refractor] #BMA-KA brings $115 versus $78.00 raw — a $37.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($82.89) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Kevin Alvarez [Steel Metal Mega Refractor] #BMA-KA worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kevin Alvarez [Steel Metal Mega Refractor] #BMA-KA (Baseball Cards 2025 Bowman Chrome Mega Box Prospects Autograph) sells for about $115 versus $78.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.5× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kevin Alvarez [Steel Metal Mega Refractor] #BMA-KA?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $150, ahead of PSA 10 at $115. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kevin Alvarez [Steel Metal Mega Refractor] #BMA-KA 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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