Is Rafael Devers #219 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Rafael Devers #219 sells for $226 against $42.14 raw: a $184 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($76.96) 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)
- $42.14
- PSA 10
- $226
- PSA 9
- $76.96
- Gem premium
- 5.4×
- 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 | $226 | +$159 | +$134 | +$33.56 |
| PSA 9 | $76.96 | +$9.82 | −$15.18 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $43.26 | −$23.88 | −$48.88 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $42.14 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% | $114 | +$22.00 |
| 50% | $151 | +$59.19 |
| 75% | $189 | +$96.38 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 10%. 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 | $293 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $226 | −$67.30 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $135 | −$158 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $135 | −$158 | 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 Rafael Devers #219 — FAQ
Is Rafael Devers #219 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rafael Devers #219 sells for $226 against $42.14 raw: a $184 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($76.96) 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 Rafael Devers #219 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rafael Devers #219 (Baseball Cards 2026 Topps Series 2 Flagship Real One Autograph) sells for about $226 versus $42.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rafael Devers #219?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $293, ahead of PSA 10 at $226. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rafael Devers #219 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 Rafael Devers #219 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Rafael Devers #219 breaks even when it gems about 10% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $76.96).
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