Is Patrick Mix [Black Mini Diamonds Refractor] #9 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.2× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Patrick Mix [Black Mini Diamonds Refractor] #9 sells for $112 against $18.00 raw: a $94.19 spread, 6.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($38.38) 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)
- $18.00
- PSA 10
- $112
- PSA 9
- $38.38
- Gem premium
- 6.2×
- 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 | $112 | +$69.19 | +$44.19 | −$55.81 |
| PSA 9 | $38.38 | −$4.62 | −$29.62 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $21.28 | −$21.72 | −$46.72 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $18.00 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% | $56.83 | −$11.17 |
| 50% | $75.28 | +$7.28 |
| 75% | $93.74 | +$25.74 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 40%. 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 | $146 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $112 | −$33.81 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $67.00 | −$79.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $67.00 | −$79.00 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Patrick Mix [Black Mini Diamonds Refractor] #9 — FAQ
Is Patrick Mix [Black Mini Diamonds Refractor] #9 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Patrick Mix [Black Mini Diamonds Refractor] #9 sells for $112 against $18.00 raw: a $94.19 spread, 6.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($38.38) 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 Patrick Mix [Black Mini Diamonds Refractor] #9 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Patrick Mix [Black Mini Diamonds Refractor] #9 (Ufc Cards 2026 Topps Chrome UFC) sells for about $112 versus $18.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.2× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Patrick Mix [Black Mini Diamonds Refractor] #9?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $146, ahead of PSA 10 at $112. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Patrick Mix [Black Mini Diamonds Refractor] #9 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 Patrick Mix [Black Mini Diamonds Refractor] #9 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Patrick Mix [Black Mini Diamonds Refractor] #9 breaks even when it gems about 40% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $38.38).
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