Is Vince Young [Refractor] #223 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Vince Young [Refractor] #223 brings $37.50 versus $9.99 raw — a $27.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.99
- PSA 10
- $37.50
- PSA 9
- $19.00
- Gem premium
- 3.8×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $37.50 | +$2.51 | −$22.49 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $19.00 | −$15.99 | −$40.99 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $17.58 | −$17.41 | −$42.41 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $9.99 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% | $23.63 | −$36.37 |
| 50% | $28.25 | −$31.74 |
| 75% | $32.88 | −$27.12 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $38.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $37.50 | −$0.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.00 | −$15.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $23.00 | −$15.00 | 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 Vince Young [Refractor] #223 — FAQ
Is Vince Young [Refractor] #223 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Vince Young [Refractor] #223 brings $37.50 versus $9.99 raw — a $27.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Vince Young [Refractor] #223 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Vince Young [Refractor] #223 (Football Cards 2006 Topps Chrome) sells for about $37.50 versus $9.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.8× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Vince Young [Refractor] #223?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $38.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $37.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Vince Young [Refractor] #223 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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