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Is Patrick Mahomes II [Black Refractor] #148 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Patrick Mahomes II [Black Refractor] #148 sells for $19,216 against $4,250 raw: a $14,966 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($6,676) 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)
- $4,250
- PSA 10
- $19,216
- PSA 9
- $6,676
- Gem premium
- 4.5×
- 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 | $19,216 | +$14,941 | +$14,916 | +$14,816 |
| PSA 9 | $6,676 | +$2,401 | +$2,376 | +$2,276 |
| PSA 8 | $3,838 | −$437 | −$462 | −$562 |
Net = sale price − $4,250 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% | $9,811 | +$5,511 |
| 50% | $12,946 | +$8,646 |
| 75% | $16,081 | +$11,781 |
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 | $24,981 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $19,216 | −$5,765 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11,530 | −$13,451 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $11,530 | −$13,451 | 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 Patrick Mahomes II [Black Refractor] #148 — FAQ
Is Patrick Mahomes II [Black Refractor] #148 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Patrick Mahomes II [Black Refractor] #148 sells for $19,216 against $4,250 raw: a $14,966 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($6,676) 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 Patrick Mahomes II [Black Refractor] #148 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Patrick Mahomes II [Black Refractor] #148 (Football Cards 2025 Topps Chrome) sells for about $19,216 versus $4,250 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Patrick Mahomes II [Black Refractor] #148?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $24,981, ahead of PSA 10 at $19,216. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Patrick Mahomes II [Black Refractor] #148 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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