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Is James P. Sullivan [Purple Refractor] #87 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 James P. Sullivan [Purple Refractor] #87 sells for $1,000 against $31.00 raw: a $969 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.00) 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)
- $31.00
- PSA 10
- $1,000
- PSA 9
- $57.00
- Gem premium
- 32×
- As of
- Oct 11, 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 | $1,000 | +$944 | +$919 | +$819 |
| PSA 9 | $57.00 | +$1.00 | −$24.00 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $31.00 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% | $293 | +$212 |
| 50% | $529 | +$448 |
| 75% | $764 | +$683 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $1,300 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,000 | −$300 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $600 | −$700 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $83.50 | −$1,217 | 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 James P. Sullivan [Purple Refractor] #87 — FAQ
Is James P. Sullivan [Purple Refractor] #87 worth grading?
A PSA 10 James P. Sullivan [Purple Refractor] #87 sells for $1,000 against $31.00 raw: a $969 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.00) 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 James P. Sullivan [Purple Refractor] #87 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 James P. Sullivan [Purple Refractor] #87 (2024 Topps Chrome Disney) sells for about $1,000 versus $31.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 32× premium as of Oct 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for James P. Sullivan [Purple Refractor] #87?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,300, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,000. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does James P. Sullivan [Purple Refractor] #87 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 James P. Sullivan [Purple Refractor] #87 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting James P. Sullivan [Purple Refractor] #87 breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $57.00).
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