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Is Caleb Williams [Gold Refractor] #52 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Caleb Williams [Gold Refractor] #52 sells for $1,530 against $390 raw: a $1,140 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($485) 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)
- $390
- PSA 10
- $1,530
- PSA 9
- $485
- Gem premium
- 3.9×
- 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 | $1,530 | +$1,115 | +$1,090 | +$990 |
| PSA 9 | $485 | +$70.00 | +$45.00 | −$55.00 |
| PSA 8 | $319 | −$95.96 | −$121 | −$221 |
Net = sale price − $390 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% | $746 | +$306 |
| 50% | $1,008 | +$568 |
| 75% | $1,269 | +$829 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $1,989 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,530 | −$459 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $918 | −$1,071 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $918 | −$1,071 | 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 Caleb Williams [Gold Refractor] #52 — FAQ
Is Caleb Williams [Gold Refractor] #52 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Caleb Williams [Gold Refractor] #52 sells for $1,530 against $390 raw: a $1,140 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($485) 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 Caleb Williams [Gold Refractor] #52 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Caleb Williams [Gold Refractor] #52 (Football Cards 2025 Topps Chrome) sells for about $1,530 versus $390 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Caleb Williams [Gold Refractor] #52?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,989, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,530. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Caleb Williams [Gold Refractor] #52 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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