Is Yuki Tsunoda [Aqua Refractor] #HC-3 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Yuki Tsunoda [Aqua Refractor] #HC-3 sells for $163 against $32.00 raw: a $131 spread, 5.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($58.39) 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)
- $32.00
- PSA 10
- $163
- PSA 9
- $58.39
- 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 | $163 | +$106 | +$81.18 | −$18.82 |
| PSA 9 | $58.39 | +$1.39 | −$23.61 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $33.34 | −$23.66 | −$48.66 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $32.00 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% | $84.59 | +$2.59 |
| 50% | $111 | +$28.78 |
| 75% | $137 | +$54.98 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 23%. 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 | $212 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $163 | −$48.82 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $98.00 | −$114 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $98.00 | −$114 | 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 Yuki Tsunoda [Aqua Refractor] #HC-3 — FAQ
Is Yuki Tsunoda [Aqua Refractor] #HC-3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Yuki Tsunoda [Aqua Refractor] #HC-3 sells for $163 against $32.00 raw: a $131 spread, 5.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($58.39) 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 Yuki Tsunoda [Aqua Refractor] #HC-3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Yuki Tsunoda [Aqua Refractor] #HC-3 (Racing Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Formula 1 Helmet Collection) sells for about $163 versus $32.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Yuki Tsunoda [Aqua Refractor] #HC-3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $212, ahead of PSA 10 at $163. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Yuki Tsunoda [Aqua Refractor] #HC-3 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 Yuki Tsunoda [Aqua Refractor] #HC-3 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Yuki Tsunoda [Aqua Refractor] #HC-3 breaks even when it gems about 23% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $58.39).
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