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Is VJ Edgecombe [Purple Refractor] #GT-18 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 VJ Edgecombe [Purple Refractor] #GT-18 sells for $265 against $49.96 raw: a $215 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($78.13) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $49.96
- PSA 10
- $265
- PSA 9
- $78.13
- 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 | $265 | +$190 | +$165 | +$65.04 |
| PSA 9 | $78.13 | +$3.17 | −$21.83 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $44.74 | −$30.22 | −$55.22 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $49.96 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% | $125 | +$24.89 |
| 50% | $172 | +$71.60 |
| 75% | $218 | +$118 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $345 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $265 | −$80.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $159 | −$186 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $159 | −$186 | 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 VJ Edgecombe [Purple Refractor] #GT-18 — FAQ
Is VJ Edgecombe [Purple Refractor] #GT-18 worth grading?
A PSA 10 VJ Edgecombe [Purple Refractor] #GT-18 sells for $265 against $49.96 raw: a $215 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($78.13) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 VJ Edgecombe [Purple Refractor] #GT-18 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 VJ Edgecombe [Purple Refractor] #GT-18 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Go Time) sells for about $265 versus $49.96 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for VJ Edgecombe [Purple Refractor] #GT-18?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $345, ahead of PSA 10 at $265. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does VJ Edgecombe [Purple Refractor] #GT-18 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 VJ Edgecombe [Purple Refractor] #GT-18 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting VJ Edgecombe [Purple Refractor] #GT-18 breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $78.13).
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