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Is Max Dowman [Black Refractor] #CA-MD worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Max Dowman [Black Refractor] #CA-MD sells for $36,926 against $8,371 raw: a $28,556 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($12,996) 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)
- $8,371
- PSA 10
- $36,926
- PSA 9
- $12,996
- Gem premium
- 4.4×
- As of
- Aug 9, 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 | $36,926 | +$28,531 | +$28,506 | +$28,406 |
| PSA 9 | $12,996 | +$4,601 | +$4,576 | +$4,476 |
| PSA 8 | $7,514 | −$882 | −$907 | −$1,007 |
Net = sale price − $8,371 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% | $18,979 | +$10,558 |
| 50% | $24,961 | +$16,541 |
| 75% | $30,944 | +$22,523 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $48,004 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $36,926 | −$11,078 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22,156 | −$25,848 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22,156 | −$25,848 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $36,926 | $22,156 | $48,004 | $22,156 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $24,555 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $12,996 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $7,514 |
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Grading Max Dowman [Black Refractor] #CA-MD — FAQ
Is Max Dowman [Black Refractor] #CA-MD worth grading?
A PSA 10 Max Dowman [Black Refractor] #CA-MD sells for $36,926 against $8,371 raw: a $28,556 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($12,996) 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 Max Dowman [Black Refractor] #CA-MD worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Max Dowman [Black Refractor] #CA-MD (Soccer Cards 2026 Topps Chrome Premier League Autograph) sells for about $36,926 versus $8,371 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.4× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Max Dowman [Black Refractor] #CA-MD?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $48,004, ahead of PSA 10 at $36,926. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Max Dowman [Black Refractor] #CA-MD 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.
Is your soccer card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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