Is Ace Bailey [Refractor] #171 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ace Bailey [Refractor] #171 sells for $66.26 against $7.99 raw: a $58.27 spread, 8.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.00) 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)
- $7.99
- PSA 10
- $66.26
- PSA 9
- $40.00
- Gem premium
- 8.3×
- 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 | $66.26 | +$33.27 | +$8.27 | −$91.73 |
| PSA 9 | $40.00 | +$7.01 | −$17.99 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $12.22 | −$20.77 | −$45.77 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $7.99 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% | $46.56 | −$11.43 |
| 50% | $53.13 | −$4.86 |
| 75% | $59.70 | +$1.71 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 69%. 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 | $86.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $66.26 | −$19.74 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $40.00 | −$46.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $40.00 | −$46.00 | 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 Ace Bailey [Refractor] #171 — FAQ
Is Ace Bailey [Refractor] #171 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ace Bailey [Refractor] #171 sells for $66.26 against $7.99 raw: a $58.27 spread, 8.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.00) 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 Ace Bailey [Refractor] #171 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ace Bailey [Refractor] #171 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Cosmic Chrome) sells for about $66.26 versus $7.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ace Bailey [Refractor] #171?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $86.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $66.26. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ace Bailey [Refractor] #171 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 Ace Bailey [Refractor] #171 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ace Bailey [Refractor] #171 breaks even when it gems about 69% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.00).
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