Is Derek Carr [Purple Refractor] #DC worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Derek Carr [Purple Refractor] #DC sells for $92.83 against $30.42 raw: a $62.41 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($75.00) 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)
- $30.42
- PSA 10
- $92.83
- PSA 9
- $75.00
- Gem premium
- 3.1×
- 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 | $92.83 | +$37.41 | +$12.41 | −$87.59 |
| PSA 9 | $75.00 | +$19.58 | −$5.42 | −$105 |
| PSA 8 | $68.31 | +$12.89 | −$12.11 | −$112 |
Net = sale price − $30.42 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% | $79.46 | −$0.96 |
| 50% | $83.91 | +$3.49 |
| 75% | $88.37 | +$7.95 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 30%. 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 | $121 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $92.83 | −$28.17 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $56.00 | −$65.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $56.00 | −$65.00 | 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 Derek Carr [Purple Refractor] #DC — FAQ
Is Derek Carr [Purple Refractor] #DC worth grading?
A PSA 10 Derek Carr [Purple Refractor] #DC sells for $92.83 against $30.42 raw: a $62.41 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($75.00) 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 Derek Carr [Purple Refractor] #DC worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Derek Carr [Purple Refractor] #DC (Football Cards 2014 Topps Platinum Autograph Rookie Patch) sells for about $92.83 versus $30.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Derek Carr [Purple Refractor] #DC?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $121, ahead of PSA 10 at $92.83. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Derek Carr [Purple Refractor] #DC 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 Derek Carr [Purple Refractor] #DC break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Derek Carr [Purple Refractor] #DC breaks even when it gems about 30% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $75.00).
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