Is Tyron Smith [Orange Refractor] #38 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 10× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Tyron Smith [Orange Refractor] #38 sells for $48.91 against $4.84 raw: a $44.07 spread, 10× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.58) 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)
- $4.84
- PSA 10
- $48.91
- PSA 9
- $18.58
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $48.91 | +$19.07 | −$5.93 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $18.58 | −$11.26 | −$36.26 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $9.60 | −$20.24 | −$45.24 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $4.84 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% | $26.16 | −$28.68 |
| 50% | $33.74 | −$21.10 |
| 75% | $41.33 | −$13.51 |
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 | $64.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $48.91 | −$15.09 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.00 | −$35.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $29.00 | −$35.00 | 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 Tyron Smith [Orange Refractor] #38 — FAQ
Is Tyron Smith [Orange Refractor] #38 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tyron Smith [Orange Refractor] #38 sells for $48.91 against $4.84 raw: a $44.07 spread, 10× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.58) 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 Tyron Smith [Orange Refractor] #38 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tyron Smith [Orange Refractor] #38 (Football Cards 2011 Topps Chrome) sells for about $48.91 versus $4.84 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tyron Smith [Orange Refractor] #38?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $64.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $48.91. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tyron Smith [Orange Refractor] #38 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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