Is Sven [Purple Refractor] #157 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Sven [Purple Refractor] #157 sells for $103 against $9.56 raw: a $92.94 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.00) 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)
- $9.56
- PSA 10
- $103
- PSA 9
- $46.00
- Gem premium
- 11×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $103 | +$67.94 | +$42.94 | −$57.06 |
| PSA 9 | $46.00 | +$11.44 | −$13.56 | −$114 |
Net = sale price − $9.56 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% | $60.13 | +$0.56 |
| 50% | $74.25 | +$14.69 |
| 75% | $88.38 | +$28.81 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 24%. 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 | $133 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $103 | −$30.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $62.00 | −$71.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $62.00 | −$71.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $103 | $62.00 | $133 | $62.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $51.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $46.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Sven [Purple Refractor] #157 — FAQ
Is Sven [Purple Refractor] #157 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sven [Purple Refractor] #157 sells for $103 against $9.56 raw: a $92.94 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.00) 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 Sven [Purple Refractor] #157 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sven [Purple Refractor] #157 (2024 Topps Chrome Disney) sells for about $103 versus $9.56 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sven [Purple Refractor] #157?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $133, ahead of PSA 10 at $103. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sven [Purple Refractor] #157 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 Sven [Purple Refractor] #157 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sven [Purple Refractor] #157 breaks even when it gems about 24% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $46.00).
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