Is Brendan Tunink [Blue Shimmer Refractor] #BCP-59 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 10× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Brendan Tunink [Blue Shimmer Refractor] #BCP-59 sells for $55.11 against $5.49 raw: a $49.62 spread, 10× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.66) 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)
- $5.49
- PSA 10
- $55.11
- PSA 9
- $18.66
- Gem premium
- 10×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $55.11 | +$24.62 | −$0.38 | −$100 |
| PSA 9 | $18.66 | −$11.83 | −$36.83 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $9.97 | −$20.52 | −$45.52 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $5.49 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% | $27.77 | −$27.72 |
| 50% | $36.88 | −$18.61 |
| 75% | $46.00 | −$9.49 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $72.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $55.11 | −$16.89 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.00 | −$39.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $33.00 | −$39.00 | 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 Brendan Tunink [Blue Shimmer Refractor] #BCP-59 — FAQ
Is Brendan Tunink [Blue Shimmer Refractor] #BCP-59 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Brendan Tunink [Blue Shimmer Refractor] #BCP-59 sells for $55.11 against $5.49 raw: a $49.62 spread, 10× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.66) 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 Brendan Tunink [Blue Shimmer Refractor] #BCP-59 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Brendan Tunink [Blue Shimmer Refractor] #BCP-59 (Baseball Cards 2026 Bowman Chrome Prospect) sells for about $55.11 versus $5.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Brendan Tunink [Blue Shimmer Refractor] #BCP-59?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $72.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $55.11. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Brendan Tunink [Blue Shimmer Refractor] #BCP-59 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.
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