Is Liam McNeeley [Refractor] #GR-14 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Liam McNeeley [Refractor] #GR-14 brings $36.34 versus $1.29 raw — a $35.05 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.28) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.29
- PSA 10
- $36.34
- PSA 9
- $12.28
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $36.34 | +$10.05 | −$14.95 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $12.28 | −$14.01 | −$39.01 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $6.33 | −$19.96 | −$44.96 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.29 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% | $18.30 | −$32.99 |
| 50% | $24.31 | −$26.98 |
| 75% | $30.33 | −$20.96 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $47.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $36.34 | −$10.66 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.50 | −$23.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.00 | −$25.00 | 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 Liam McNeeley [Refractor] #GR-14 — FAQ
Is Liam McNeeley [Refractor] #GR-14 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Liam McNeeley [Refractor] #GR-14 brings $36.34 versus $1.29 raw — a $35.05 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.28) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Liam McNeeley [Refractor] #GR-14 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Liam McNeeley [Refractor] #GR-14 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Generation Rising) sells for about $36.34 versus $1.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Liam McNeeley [Refractor] #GR-14?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $47.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $36.34. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Liam McNeeley [Refractor] #GR-14 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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