Is Max Dowman [Geometric Refractor] #57 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 7.1× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Max Dowman [Geometric Refractor] #57 sells for $82.87 against $11.61 raw: a $71.26 spread, 7.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($28.28) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $11.61
- PSA 10
- $82.87
- PSA 9
- $28.28
- Gem premium
- 7.1×
- 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 | $82.87 | +$46.26 | +$21.26 | −$78.74 |
| PSA 9 | $28.28 | −$8.33 | −$33.33 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $15.49 | −$21.12 | −$46.12 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $11.61 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% | $41.93 | −$19.68 |
| 50% | $55.58 | −$6.03 |
| 75% | $69.22 | +$7.61 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 61%. 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 | $108 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $82.87 | −$25.13 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $50.00 | −$58.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $50.00 | −$58.00 | 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 Max Dowman [Geometric Refractor] #57 — FAQ
Is Max Dowman [Geometric Refractor] #57 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Max Dowman [Geometric Refractor] #57 sells for $82.87 against $11.61 raw: a $71.26 spread, 7.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($28.28) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Max Dowman [Geometric Refractor] #57 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Max Dowman [Geometric Refractor] #57 (Soccer Cards 2025 Topps Chrome UEFA) sells for about $82.87 versus $11.61 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.1× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Max Dowman [Geometric Refractor] #57?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $108, ahead of PSA 10 at $82.87. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Max Dowman [Geometric Refractor] #57 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 Max Dowman [Geometric Refractor] #57 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Max Dowman [Geometric Refractor] #57 breaks even when it gems about 61% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.28).
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