Is AJ Dybantsa [Geometric Refractor] #GN-1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 AJ Dybantsa [Geometric Refractor] #GN-1 sells for $151 against $25.98 raw: a $125 spread, 5.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.08) 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)
- $25.98
- PSA 10
- $151
- PSA 9
- $52.08
- Gem premium
- 5.8×
- 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 | $151 | +$100 | +$75.34 | −$24.66 |
| PSA 9 | $52.08 | +$1.10 | −$23.90 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $29.19 | −$21.79 | −$46.79 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $25.98 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% | $76.89 | +$0.91 |
| 50% | $102 | +$25.72 |
| 75% | $127 | +$50.53 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 24%. 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 | $197 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $151 | −$45.68 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $91.00 | −$106 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $91.00 | −$106 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading AJ Dybantsa [Geometric Refractor] #GN-1 — FAQ
Is AJ Dybantsa [Geometric Refractor] #GN-1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 AJ Dybantsa [Geometric Refractor] #GN-1 sells for $151 against $25.98 raw: a $125 spread, 5.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.08) 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 AJ Dybantsa [Geometric Refractor] #GN-1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 AJ Dybantsa [Geometric Refractor] #GN-1 (Basketball Cards 2025 Bowman Gen Next) sells for about $151 versus $25.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.8× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for AJ Dybantsa [Geometric Refractor] #GN-1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $197, ahead of PSA 10 at $151. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does AJ Dybantsa [Geometric Refractor] #GN-1 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 [Geometric Refractor] #GN-1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting AJ Dybantsa [Geometric Refractor] #GN-1 breaks even when it gems about 24% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $52.08).
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