Is Kasparas Jakucionis [Refractor Gold Geometric] #YQ-11 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.3× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Kasparas Jakucionis [Refractor Gold Geometric] #YQ-11 sells for $144 against $26.99 raw: a $117 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($32.00) 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)
- $26.99
- PSA 10
- $144
- PSA 9
- $32.00
- Gem premium
- 5.3×
- 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 | $144 | +$92.14 | +$67.14 | −$32.86 |
| PSA 9 | $32.00 | −$19.99 | −$44.99 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $28.99 | −$23.00 | −$48.00 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $26.99 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% | $60.03 | −$16.96 |
| 50% | $88.06 | +$11.08 |
| 75% | $116 | +$39.11 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 40%. 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 | $187 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $144 | −$42.87 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $86.00 | −$101 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $86.00 | −$101 | 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 Kasparas Jakucionis [Refractor Gold Geometric] #YQ-11 — FAQ
Is Kasparas Jakucionis [Refractor Gold Geometric] #YQ-11 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kasparas Jakucionis [Refractor Gold Geometric] #YQ-11 sells for $144 against $26.99 raw: a $117 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($32.00) 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 Kasparas Jakucionis [Refractor Gold Geometric] #YQ-11 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kasparas Jakucionis [Refractor Gold Geometric] #YQ-11 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Youthquake) sells for about $144 versus $26.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kasparas Jakucionis [Refractor Gold Geometric] #YQ-11?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $187, ahead of PSA 10 at $144. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kasparas Jakucionis [Refractor Gold Geometric] #YQ-11 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 Kasparas Jakucionis [Refractor Gold Geometric] #YQ-11 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kasparas Jakucionis [Refractor Gold Geometric] #YQ-11 breaks even when it gems about 40% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.00).
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