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Is Cooper Flagg [Orange Refractor] #NS-CF worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Cooper Flagg [Orange Refractor] #NS-CF brings $14,287 versus $7,890 raw — a $6,397 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7,724) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $7,890
- PSA 10
- $14,287
- PSA 9
- $7,724
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $14,287 | +$6,372 | +$6,347 | +$6,247 |
| PSA 9 | $7,724 | −$191 | −$216 | −$316 |
| PSA 8 | $7,021 | −$894 | −$919 | −$1,019 |
Net = sale price − $7,890 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% | $9,365 | +$1,425 |
| 50% | $11,006 | +$3,066 |
| 75% | $12,646 | +$4,706 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $18,573 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $14,287 | −$4,286 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $8,572 | −$10,001 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $8,572 | −$10,001 | 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 Cooper Flagg [Orange Refractor] #NS-CF — FAQ
Is Cooper Flagg [Orange Refractor] #NS-CF worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cooper Flagg [Orange Refractor] #NS-CF brings $14,287 versus $7,890 raw — a $6,397 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7,724) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Cooper Flagg [Orange Refractor] #NS-CF worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cooper Flagg [Orange Refractor] #NS-CF (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Next Stop Signature) sells for about $14,287 versus $7,890 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cooper Flagg [Orange Refractor] #NS-CF?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $18,573, ahead of PSA 10 at $14,287. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cooper Flagg [Orange Refractor] #NS-CF 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 Cooper Flagg [Orange Refractor] #NS-CF break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cooper Flagg [Orange Refractor] #NS-CF breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $7,724).
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