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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 $44,778 against $10,418 raw: a $34,360 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($15,994) 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)
- $10,418
- PSA 10
- $44,778
- PSA 9
- $15,994
- Gem premium
- 4.3×
- As of
- Sep 26, 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 | $44,778 | +$34,335 | +$34,310 | +$34,210 |
| PSA 9 | $15,994 | +$5,552 | +$5,527 | +$5,427 |
| PSA 8 | $9,303 | −$1,140 | −$1,165 | −$1,265 |
Net = sale price − $10,418 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% | $23,190 | +$12,723 |
| 50% | $30,386 | +$19,919 |
| 75% | $37,582 | +$27,114 |
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 | $58,212 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $44,778 | −$13,434 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26,867 | −$31,345 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26,867 | −$31,345 | 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 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 $44,778 against $10,418 raw: a $34,360 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($15,994) 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 $44,778 versus $10,418 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.3× premium as of Sep 26, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Max Dowman [Black Refractor] #CA-MD?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $58,212, ahead of PSA 10 at $44,778. 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.
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