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Is Aaron Judge [Mega Refractor] #99 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Aaron Judge [Mega Refractor] #99 brings $42.00 versus $2.26 raw — a $39.74 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.74) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.26
- PSA 10
- $42.00
- PSA 9
- $25.74
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $42.00 | +$14.74 | −$10.26 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $25.74 | −$1.52 | −$26.52 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $8.50 | −$18.76 | −$43.76 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $2.26 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% | $29.80 | −$22.45 |
| 50% | $33.87 | −$18.39 |
| 75% | $37.94 | −$14.32 |
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 | $55.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $42.00 | −$13.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$30.00 | 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 | $42.00 | $25.00 | $55.00 | $25.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $26.30 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $25.74 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $8.50 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Aaron Judge [Mega Refractor] #99 — FAQ
Is Aaron Judge [Mega Refractor] #99 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aaron Judge [Mega Refractor] #99 brings $42.00 versus $2.26 raw — a $39.74 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.74) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Aaron Judge [Mega Refractor] #99 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aaron Judge [Mega Refractor] #99 (Baseball Cards 2025 Bowman Chrome) sells for about $42.00 versus $2.26 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aaron Judge [Mega Refractor] #99?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $55.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $42.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aaron Judge [Mega Refractor] #99 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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