Is Dylan Harper [Magenta Refractor] #IP-19 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dylan Harper [Magenta Refractor] #IP-19 sells for $168 against $32.50 raw: a $135 spread, 5.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.51) 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)
- $32.50
- PSA 10
- $168
- PSA 9
- $59.51
- Gem premium
- 5.2×
- 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 | $168 | +$110 | +$85.01 | −$14.99 |
| PSA 9 | $59.51 | +$2.01 | −$22.99 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $33.89 | −$23.61 | −$48.61 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $32.50 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% | $86.51 | +$4.01 |
| 50% | $114 | +$31.01 |
| 75% | $141 | +$58.01 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. 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 | $218 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $168 | −$50.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $101 | −$117 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $101 | −$117 | 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 Dylan Harper [Magenta Refractor] #IP-19 — FAQ
Is Dylan Harper [Magenta Refractor] #IP-19 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dylan Harper [Magenta Refractor] #IP-19 sells for $168 against $32.50 raw: a $135 spread, 5.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.51) 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 Dylan Harper [Magenta Refractor] #IP-19 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dylan Harper [Magenta Refractor] #IP-19 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Inspirational) sells for about $168 versus $32.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dylan Harper [Magenta Refractor] #IP-19?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $218, ahead of PSA 10 at $168. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dylan Harper [Magenta Refractor] #IP-19 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 Dylan Harper [Magenta Refractor] #IP-19 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dylan Harper [Magenta Refractor] #IP-19 breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $59.51).
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