Is Cedric Coward [Skylight Refractor] #261 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Cedric Coward [Skylight Refractor] #261 sells for $139 against $14.50 raw: a $125 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.94) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $14.50
- PSA 10
- $139
- PSA 9
- $24.94
- Gem premium
- 9.6×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $139 | +$99.75 | +$74.75 | −$25.25 |
| PSA 9 | $24.94 | −$14.56 | −$39.56 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $9.55 | −$29.95 | −$54.95 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $14.50 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% | $53.52 | −$10.98 |
| 50% | $82.09 | +$17.59 |
| 75% | $111 | +$46.17 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 35%. 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 | $181 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $139 | −$41.75 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $84.00 | −$97.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $84.00 | −$97.00 | 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 Cedric Coward [Skylight Refractor] #261 — FAQ
Is Cedric Coward [Skylight Refractor] #261 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cedric Coward [Skylight Refractor] #261 sells for $139 against $14.50 raw: a $125 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.94) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Cedric Coward [Skylight Refractor] #261 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cedric Coward [Skylight Refractor] #261 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome) sells for about $139 versus $14.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.6× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cedric Coward [Skylight Refractor] #261?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $181, ahead of PSA 10 at $139. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cedric Coward [Skylight Refractor] #261 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 Cedric Coward [Skylight Refractor] #261 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cedric Coward [Skylight Refractor] #261 breaks even when it gems about 35% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $24.94).
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