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Is DeSean Jackson [Refractor] #TC198 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 DeSean Jackson [Refractor] #TC198 sells for $175 against $7.29 raw: a $168 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.00) 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)
- $7.29
- PSA 10
- $175
- PSA 9
- $36.00
- Gem premium
- 24×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $175 | +$143 | +$118 | +$17.71 |
| PSA 9 | $36.00 | +$3.71 | −$21.29 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $19.99 | −$12.30 | −$37.30 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $7.29 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% | $70.75 | +$13.46 |
| 50% | $106 | +$48.21 |
| 75% | $140 | +$82.96 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $228 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $175 | −$53.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $105 | −$123 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $105 | −$123 | 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 DeSean Jackson [Refractor] #TC198 — FAQ
Is DeSean Jackson [Refractor] #TC198 worth grading?
A PSA 10 DeSean Jackson [Refractor] #TC198 sells for $175 against $7.29 raw: a $168 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.00) 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 DeSean Jackson [Refractor] #TC198 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 DeSean Jackson [Refractor] #TC198 (Football Cards 2008 Topps Chrome) sells for about $175 versus $7.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for DeSean Jackson [Refractor] #TC198?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $228, ahead of PSA 10 at $175. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does DeSean Jackson [Refractor] #TC198 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 DeSean Jackson [Refractor] #TC198 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting DeSean Jackson [Refractor] #TC198 breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.00).
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