Is AJ Dybantsa [RayWave Refractor] #45 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.4× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 AJ Dybantsa [RayWave Refractor] #45 sells for $60.87 against $6.50 raw: a $54.37 spread, 9.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.85) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.50
- PSA 10
- $60.87
- PSA 9
- $20.85
- Gem premium
- 9.4×
- As of
- Sep 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 | $60.87 | +$29.37 | +$4.37 | −$95.63 |
| PSA 9 | $20.85 | −$10.65 | −$35.65 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $11.27 | −$20.23 | −$45.23 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $6.50 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% | $30.86 | −$25.64 |
| 50% | $40.86 | −$15.64 |
| 75% | $50.86 | −$5.64 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 89%. 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 | $79.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $60.87 | −$18.13 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $37.00 | −$42.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $37.00 | −$42.00 | 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.
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Grading AJ Dybantsa [RayWave Refractor] #45 — FAQ
Is AJ Dybantsa [RayWave Refractor] #45 worth grading?
A PSA 10 AJ Dybantsa [RayWave Refractor] #45 sells for $60.87 against $6.50 raw: a $54.37 spread, 9.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.85) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 AJ Dybantsa [RayWave Refractor] #45 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 AJ Dybantsa [RayWave Refractor] #45 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome McDonald's All American) sells for about $60.87 versus $6.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for AJ Dybantsa [RayWave Refractor] #45?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $79.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $60.87. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does AJ Dybantsa [RayWave Refractor] #45 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 AJ Dybantsa [RayWave Refractor] #45 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting AJ Dybantsa [RayWave Refractor] #45 breaks even when it gems about 89% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $20.85).
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