Is Eli Junior Kroupi [RayWave Refractor] #7 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 28× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Eli Junior Kroupi [RayWave Refractor] #7 sells for $49.57 against $1.77 raw: a $47.80 spread, 28× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.94) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.77
- PSA 10
- $49.57
- PSA 9
- $16.94
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $49.57 | +$22.80 | −$2.20 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $16.94 | −$9.83 | −$34.83 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $9.02 | −$17.75 | −$42.75 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.77 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% | $25.10 | −$26.67 |
| 50% | $33.26 | −$18.51 |
| 75% | $41.41 | −$10.36 |
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 | $64.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $49.57 | −$14.43 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$34.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$34.00 | 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 Eli Junior Kroupi [RayWave Refractor] #7 — FAQ
Is Eli Junior Kroupi [RayWave Refractor] #7 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Eli Junior Kroupi [RayWave Refractor] #7 sells for $49.57 against $1.77 raw: a $47.80 spread, 28× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.94) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Eli Junior Kroupi [RayWave Refractor] #7 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Eli Junior Kroupi [RayWave Refractor] #7 (Soccer Cards 2026 Topps Chrome Premier League) sells for about $49.57 versus $1.77 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Eli Junior Kroupi [RayWave Refractor] #7?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $64.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $49.57. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Eli Junior Kroupi [RayWave Refractor] #7 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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