Is Stephen Curry [Aqua Refractor] #IP-2 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Stephen Curry [Aqua Refractor] #IP-2 brings $72.00 versus $25.12 raw — a $46.88 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($48.38) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $25.12
- PSA 10
- $72.00
- PSA 9
- $48.38
- 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 | $72.00 | +$21.88 | −$3.12 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $48.38 | −$1.74 | −$26.74 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $27.39 | −$22.73 | −$47.73 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $25.12 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% | $54.29 | −$20.83 |
| 50% | $60.19 | −$14.93 |
| 75% | $66.09 | −$9.03 |
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 | $94.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $72.00 | −$22.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $43.00 | −$51.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $43.00 | −$51.00 | 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 Stephen Curry [Aqua Refractor] #IP-2 — FAQ
Is Stephen Curry [Aqua Refractor] #IP-2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Stephen Curry [Aqua Refractor] #IP-2 brings $72.00 versus $25.12 raw — a $46.88 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($48.38) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Stephen Curry [Aqua Refractor] #IP-2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Stephen Curry [Aqua Refractor] #IP-2 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Inspirational) sells for about $72.00 versus $25.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Stephen Curry [Aqua Refractor] #IP-2?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $94.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $72.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Stephen Curry [Aqua Refractor] #IP-2 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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