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Is Ace Bailey [Refractor] #TCAR-AB worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ace Bailey [Refractor] #TCAR-AB sells for $1,023 against $235 raw: a $789 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($329) 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)
- $235
- PSA 10
- $1,023
- PSA 9
- $329
- Gem premium
- 4.4×
- 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 | $1,023 | +$764 | +$739 | +$639 |
| PSA 9 | $329 | +$69.25 | +$44.25 | −$55.75 |
| PSA 8 | $299 | +$39.00 | +$14.00 | −$86.00 |
Net = sale price − $235 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% | $503 | +$218 |
| 50% | $676 | +$391 |
| 75% | $850 | +$565 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $1,330 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,023 | −$307 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $614 | −$716 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $614 | −$716 | 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 [Refractor] #TCAR-AB — FAQ
Is Ace Bailey [Refractor] #TCAR-AB worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ace Bailey [Refractor] #TCAR-AB sells for $1,023 against $235 raw: a $789 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($329) 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 Ace Bailey [Refractor] #TCAR-AB worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ace Bailey [Refractor] #TCAR-AB (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Rookie Autograph) sells for about $1,023 versus $235 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ace Bailey [Refractor] #TCAR-AB?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,330, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,023. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ace Bailey [Refractor] #TCAR-AB 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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