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Is Drew Bledsoe [Black Refractor] #10 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Drew Bledsoe [Black Refractor] #10 sells for $50.00 against $3.00 raw: a $47.00 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.97) 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)
- $3.00
- PSA 10
- $50.00
- PSA 9
- $45.97
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $50.00 | +$22.00 | −$3.00 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $45.97 | +$17.97 | −$7.03 | −$107 |
Net = sale price − $3.00 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% | $46.98 | −$6.02 |
| 50% | $47.98 | −$5.02 |
| 75% | $48.99 | −$4.01 |
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 | $65.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $50.00 | −$15.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$35.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$35.00 | 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 Drew Bledsoe [Black Refractor] #10 — FAQ
Is Drew Bledsoe [Black Refractor] #10 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Drew Bledsoe [Black Refractor] #10 sells for $50.00 against $3.00 raw: a $47.00 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.97) 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 Drew Bledsoe [Black Refractor] #10 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Drew Bledsoe [Black Refractor] #10 (Football Cards 1994 Stadium Club Bowman's Best) sells for about $50.00 versus $3.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Drew Bledsoe [Black Refractor] #10?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $65.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $50.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Drew Bledsoe [Black Refractor] #10 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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