Is Cooper Flagg [Pulsar Refractor] #GT-16 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Cooper Flagg [Pulsar Refractor] #GT-16 brings $721 versus $245 raw — a $477 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($192) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $245
- PSA 10
- $721
- PSA 9
- $192
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $721 | +$452 | +$427 | +$327 |
| PSA 9 | $192 | −$77.75 | −$103 | −$203 |
| PSA 8 | $175 | −$95.01 | −$120 | −$220 |
Net = sale price − $245 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% | $324 | +$29.56 |
| 50% | $457 | +$162 |
| 75% | $589 | +$294 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 19%. 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 | $938 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $721 | −$217 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $500 | −$438 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $433 | −$505 | 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 [Pulsar Refractor] #GT-16 — FAQ
Is Cooper Flagg [Pulsar Refractor] #GT-16 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cooper Flagg [Pulsar Refractor] #GT-16 brings $721 versus $245 raw — a $477 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($192) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Cooper Flagg [Pulsar Refractor] #GT-16 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cooper Flagg [Pulsar Refractor] #GT-16 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Go Time) sells for about $721 versus $245 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cooper Flagg [Pulsar Refractor] #GT-16?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $938, ahead of PSA 10 at $721. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cooper Flagg [Pulsar Refractor] #GT-16 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 [Pulsar Refractor] #GT-16 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cooper Flagg [Pulsar Refractor] #GT-16 breaks even when it gems about 19% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $192).
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