Is New Orleans Saints [Refractor] #TC52 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 New Orleans Saints [Refractor] #TC52 sells for $53.31 against $2.94 raw: a $50.37 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.96) 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)
- $2.94
- PSA 10
- $53.31
- PSA 9
- $27.96
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $53.31 | +$25.37 | +$0.37 | −$99.63 |
| PSA 9 | $27.96 | +$0.02 | −$24.98 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $8.49 | −$19.45 | −$44.45 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $2.94 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% | $34.30 | −$18.64 |
| 50% | $40.64 | −$12.30 |
| 75% | $46.97 | −$5.97 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 99%. 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 | $69.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $53.31 | −$15.69 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$37.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.00 | −$37.00 | 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 New Orleans Saints [Refractor] #TC52 — FAQ
Is New Orleans Saints [Refractor] #TC52 worth grading?
A PSA 10 New Orleans Saints [Refractor] #TC52 sells for $53.31 against $2.94 raw: a $50.37 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.96) 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 New Orleans Saints [Refractor] #TC52 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 New Orleans Saints [Refractor] #TC52 (Football Cards 2007 Topps Chrome) sells for about $53.31 versus $2.94 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for New Orleans Saints [Refractor] #TC52?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $69.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $53.31. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does New Orleans Saints [Refractor] #TC52 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 New Orleans Saints [Refractor] #TC52 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting New Orleans Saints [Refractor] #TC52 breaks even when it gems about 99% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.96).
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