Is Ace Bailey [Pulsar Red Refractor] #255 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Ace Bailey [Pulsar Red Refractor] #255 brings $3,650 versus $2,425 raw — a $1,225 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $2,425
- PSA 10
- $3,650
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $3,650 | +$1,200 | +$1,175 | +$1,075 |
Net = sale price − $2,425 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $4,745 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $3,650 | −$1,095 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,190 | −$2,555 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $2,190 | −$2,555 | 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 Ace Bailey [Pulsar Red Refractor] #255 — FAQ
Is Ace Bailey [Pulsar Red Refractor] #255 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ace Bailey [Pulsar Red Refractor] #255 brings $3,650 versus $2,425 raw — a $1,225 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
How much is a PSA 10 Ace Bailey [Pulsar Red Refractor] #255 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ace Bailey [Pulsar Red Refractor] #255 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome) sells for about $3,650 versus $2,425 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.5× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ace Bailey [Pulsar Red Refractor] #255?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $4,745, ahead of PSA 10 at $3,650. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ace Bailey [Pulsar Red Refractor] #255 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.
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