Is VJ Edgecombe [Refractor] #SY-13 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 VJ Edgecombe [Refractor] #SY-13 sells for $73.13 against $8.07 raw: a $65.06 spread, 9.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.00) 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)
- $8.07
- PSA 10
- $73.13
- PSA 9
- $39.00
- Gem premium
- 9.1×
- 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 | $73.13 | +$40.06 | +$15.06 | −$84.94 |
| PSA 9 | $39.00 | +$5.93 | −$19.07 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $12.94 | −$20.13 | −$45.13 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $8.07 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% | $47.53 | −$10.54 |
| 50% | $56.06 | −$2.01 |
| 75% | $64.60 | +$6.53 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 56%. 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 | $95.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $73.13 | −$21.87 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $44.00 | −$51.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $44.00 | −$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 VJ Edgecombe [Refractor] #SY-13 — FAQ
Is VJ Edgecombe [Refractor] #SY-13 worth grading?
A PSA 10 VJ Edgecombe [Refractor] #SY-13 sells for $73.13 against $8.07 raw: a $65.06 spread, 9.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.00) 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 [Refractor] #SY-13 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 VJ Edgecombe [Refractor] #SY-13 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Serenity) sells for about $73.13 versus $8.07 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for VJ Edgecombe [Refractor] #SY-13?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $95.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $73.13. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does VJ Edgecombe [Refractor] #SY-13 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 [Refractor] #SY-13 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting VJ Edgecombe [Refractor] #SY-13 breaks even when it gems about 56% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.00).
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