Is Checkpoint [Wave Refractor] #93 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A SGC 10 Checkpoint [Wave Refractor] #93 brings $56.00 versus $18.99 raw — a $37.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.59) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $18.99
- SGC 10
- $56.00
- PSA 9
- $10.59
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- As of
- Oct 4, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — SGC 10 | $56.00 | +$12.01 | −$12.99 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $10.59 | −$33.40 | −$58.40 | −$158 |
Net = sale price − $18.99 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% | $21.94 | −$47.05 |
| 50% | $33.30 | −$35.69 |
| 75% | $44.65 | −$24.34 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $56.00 | best | 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 Checkpoint [Wave Refractor] #93 — FAQ
Is Checkpoint [Wave Refractor] #93 worth grading?
A SGC 10 Checkpoint [Wave Refractor] #93 brings $56.00 versus $18.99 raw — a $37.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.59) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
What centering does Checkpoint [Wave Refractor] #93 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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