Is Davante Adams [Red Refractor] #DA worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.9× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Davante Adams [Red Refractor] #DA sells for $52.82 against $8.99 raw: a $43.83 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.18) 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)
- $8.99
- PSA 10
- $52.82
- PSA 9
- $22.18
- Gem premium
- 5.9×
- 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 | $52.82 | +$18.83 | −$6.17 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $22.18 | −$11.81 | −$36.81 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $12.55 | −$21.44 | −$46.44 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $8.99 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% | $29.84 | −$29.15 |
| 50% | $37.50 | −$21.49 |
| 75% | $45.16 | −$13.83 |
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 | $69.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $52.82 | −$16.18 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$37.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.00 | −$37.00 | 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 Davante Adams [Red Refractor] #DA — FAQ
Is Davante Adams [Red Refractor] #DA worth grading?
A PSA 10 Davante Adams [Red Refractor] #DA sells for $52.82 against $8.99 raw: a $43.83 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.18) 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 Davante Adams [Red Refractor] #DA worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Davante Adams [Red Refractor] #DA (Football Cards 2014 Topps Chrome Rookie Die-Cut) sells for about $52.82 versus $8.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Davante Adams [Red Refractor] #DA?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $69.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $52.82. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Davante Adams [Red Refractor] #DA 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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