Is Damon Hill [Orange Refractor] #CMS-HIL worth grading?
Racing · Racing Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Formula 1 Circuit Masters Signature · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Damon Hill [Orange Refractor] #CMS-HIL sells for $255 against $53.86 raw: a $201 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($91.55) 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)
- $53.86
- PSA 10
- $255
- PSA 9
- $91.55
- Gem premium
- 4.7×
- 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 | $255 | +$176 | +$151 | +$50.95 |
| PSA 9 | $91.55 | +$12.69 | −$12.31 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $52.74 | −$26.12 | −$51.12 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $53.86 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% | $132 | +$28.51 |
| 50% | $173 | +$69.32 |
| 75% | $214 | +$110 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 | $331 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $255 | −$76.19 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $153 | −$178 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $153 | −$178 | 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 →Swipe the table for the other grading companies →
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 2025 Topps Chrome Formula 1 Circuit Masters Signature cards worth checking
Full set checklist →Grading Damon Hill [Orange Refractor] #CMS-HIL — FAQ
Is Damon Hill [Orange Refractor] #CMS-HIL worth grading?
A PSA 10 Damon Hill [Orange Refractor] #CMS-HIL sells for $255 against $53.86 raw: a $201 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($91.55) 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 Damon Hill [Orange Refractor] #CMS-HIL worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Damon Hill [Orange Refractor] #CMS-HIL (Racing Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Formula 1 Circuit Masters Signature) sells for about $255 versus $53.86 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Damon Hill [Orange Refractor] #CMS-HIL?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $331, ahead of PSA 10 at $255. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Damon Hill [Orange Refractor] #CMS-HIL 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 Damon Hill [Orange Refractor] #CMS-HIL break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Damon Hill [Orange Refractor] #CMS-HIL breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $91.55).
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your racing card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
