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Is Dax Kilby [Blue Refractor] #CPA-DK worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Dax Kilby [Blue Refractor] #CPA-DK brings $1,850 versus $899 raw — a $951 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($535) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $899
- PSA 10
- $1,850
- PSA 9
- $535
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $1,850 | +$926 | +$901 | +$801 |
| PSA 9 | $535 | −$389 | −$414 | −$514 |
| PSA 8 | $489 | −$435 | −$460 | −$560 |
Net = sale price − $899 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% | $864 | −$85.20 |
| 50% | $1,193 | +$243 |
| 75% | $1,521 | +$572 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 31%. 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 | $2,405 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,850 | −$555 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,110 | −$1,295 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,110 | −$1,295 | 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 Dax Kilby [Blue Refractor] #CPA-DK — FAQ
Is Dax Kilby [Blue Refractor] #CPA-DK worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dax Kilby [Blue Refractor] #CPA-DK brings $1,850 versus $899 raw — a $951 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($535) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Dax Kilby [Blue Refractor] #CPA-DK worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dax Kilby [Blue Refractor] #CPA-DK (Baseball Cards 2025 Bowman Draft Chrome Prospect Autograph) sells for about $1,850 versus $899 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dax Kilby [Blue Refractor] #CPA-DK?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,405, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,850. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dax Kilby [Blue Refractor] #CPA-DK 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 Dax Kilby [Blue Refractor] #CPA-DK break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dax Kilby [Blue Refractor] #CPA-DK breaks even when it gems about 31% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $535).
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