Is Checkpoint [Wave Refractor] #93 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.1× premium in SGC 10
A SGC 10 Checkpoint [Wave Refractor] #93 sells for $56.00 against $13.79 raw: a $42.21 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.59) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $13.79
- SGC 10
- $56.00
- PSA 9
- $10.59
- Gem premium
- 4.1×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | +$17.21 | −$7.79 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $10.59 | −$28.20 | −$53.20 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $13.79 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 | −$41.85 |
| 50% | $33.30 | −$30.49 |
| 75% | $44.65 | −$19.14 |
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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $56.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $12.00 |
| 9 | — | $10.59 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Checkpoint [Wave Refractor] #93 — FAQ
Is Checkpoint [Wave Refractor] #93 worth grading?
A SGC 10 Checkpoint [Wave Refractor] #93 sells for $56.00 against $13.79 raw: a $42.21 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.59) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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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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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