Is Pocahontas [Black Wave Refractor] #61 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Pocahontas [Black Wave Refractor] #61 sells for $4,000 against $272 raw: a $3,728 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($400) 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)
- $272
- PSA 10
- $4,000
- PSA 9
- $400
- Gem premium
- 15×
- As of
- Oct 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 | $4,000 | +$3,703 | +$3,678 | +$3,578 |
| PSA 9 | $400 | +$103 | +$78.21 | −$21.79 |
| PSA 8 | $212 | −$84.61 | −$110 | −$210 |
Net = sale price − $272 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% | $1,300 | +$978 |
| 50% | $2,200 | +$1,878 |
| 75% | $3,100 | +$2,778 |
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 | $5,200 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $4,000 | −$1,200 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,400 | −$2,800 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $2,400 | −$2,800 | 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 Pocahontas [Black Wave Refractor] #61 — FAQ
Is Pocahontas [Black Wave Refractor] #61 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pocahontas [Black Wave Refractor] #61 sells for $4,000 against $272 raw: a $3,728 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($400) 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 Pocahontas [Black Wave Refractor] #61 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pocahontas [Black Wave Refractor] #61 (2024 Topps Chrome Disney) sells for about $4,000 versus $272 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pocahontas [Black Wave Refractor] #61?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $5,200, ahead of PSA 10 at $4,000. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pocahontas [Black Wave Refractor] #61 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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