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Is Aaron Rodgers [Blue Refractor] #6 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Aaron Rodgers [Blue Refractor] #6 brings $109 versus $45.00 raw — a $63.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($42.36) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $45.00
- PSA 10
- $109
- PSA 9
- $42.36
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $109 | +$38.75 | +$13.75 | −$86.25 |
| PSA 9 | $42.36 | −$27.64 | −$52.64 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $45.00 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% | $58.96 | −$36.04 |
| 50% | $75.56 | −$19.44 |
| 75% | $92.15 | −$2.85 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 79%. 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 | $141 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $109 | −$32.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $65.00 | −$76.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $65.00 | −$76.00 | 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 Aaron Rodgers [Blue Refractor] #6 — FAQ
Is Aaron Rodgers [Blue Refractor] #6 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aaron Rodgers [Blue Refractor] #6 brings $109 versus $45.00 raw — a $63.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($42.36) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Aaron Rodgers [Blue Refractor] #6 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aaron Rodgers [Blue Refractor] #6 (Football Cards 2009 Bowman Chrome) sells for about $109 versus $45.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aaron Rodgers [Blue Refractor] #6?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $141, ahead of PSA 10 at $109. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aaron Rodgers [Blue Refractor] #6 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 Aaron Rodgers [Blue Refractor] #6 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Aaron Rodgers [Blue Refractor] #6 breaks even when it gems about 79% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $42.36).
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