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Is Aaron Rodgers [Red Refractor] #14 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Aaron Rodgers [Red Refractor] #14 brings $231 versus $175 raw — a $56.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($128) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $175
- PSA 10
- $231
- PSA 9
- $128
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $231 | +$31.25 | +$6.25 | −$93.75 |
| PSA 9 | $128 | −$71.55 | −$96.55 | −$197 |
| PSA 8 | $94.85 | −$105 | −$130 | −$230 |
Net = sale price − $175 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% | $154 | −$70.85 |
| 50% | $180 | −$45.15 |
| 75% | $206 | −$19.45 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 94%. 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 | $301 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $231 | −$69.75 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $139 | −$162 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $139 | −$162 | 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 Aaron Rodgers [Red Refractor] #14 — FAQ
Is Aaron Rodgers [Red Refractor] #14 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aaron Rodgers [Red Refractor] #14 brings $231 versus $175 raw — a $56.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($128) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Aaron Rodgers [Red Refractor] #14 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aaron Rodgers [Red Refractor] #14 (Football Cards 2006 Topps Chrome) sells for about $231 versus $175 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aaron Rodgers [Red Refractor] #14?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $301, ahead of PSA 10 at $231. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aaron Rodgers [Red Refractor] #14 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 Aaron Rodgers [Red Refractor] #14 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Aaron Rodgers [Red Refractor] #14 breaks even when it gems about 94% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $128).
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