Is Tom Nolan [Refractor] #BAV-TN worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Tom Nolan [Refractor] #BAV-TN sells for $98.33 against $14.99 raw: a $83.34 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($33.62) 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)
- $14.99
- PSA 10
- $98.33
- PSA 9
- $33.62
- Gem premium
- 6.6×
- 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 | $98.33 | +$58.34 | +$33.34 | −$66.66 |
| PSA 9 | $33.62 | −$6.37 | −$31.37 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $18.55 | −$21.44 | −$46.44 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $14.99 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% | $49.80 | −$15.19 |
| 50% | $65.97 | +$0.98 |
| 75% | $82.15 | +$17.16 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 48%. 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 | $128 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $98.33 | −$29.67 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $59.00 | −$69.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $59.00 | −$69.00 | 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 Tom Nolan [Refractor] #BAV-TN — FAQ
Is Tom Nolan [Refractor] #BAV-TN worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tom Nolan [Refractor] #BAV-TN sells for $98.33 against $14.99 raw: a $83.34 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($33.62) 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 Tom Nolan [Refractor] #BAV-TN worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tom Nolan [Refractor] #BAV-TN (Ufc Cards 2026 Topps Chrome UFC Autograph) sells for about $98.33 versus $14.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.6× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tom Nolan [Refractor] #BAV-TN?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $128, ahead of PSA 10 at $98.33. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tom Nolan [Refractor] #BAV-TN 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 Tom Nolan [Refractor] #BAV-TN break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Tom Nolan [Refractor] #BAV-TN breaks even when it gems about 48% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.62).
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