Is Ozzie Albies [Refractor] #B16-OA worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ozzie Albies [Refractor] #B16-OA sells for $71.05 against $25.57 raw: a $45.48 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.00) 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)
- $25.57
- PSA 10
- $71.05
- PSA 9
- $52.00
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $71.05 | +$20.48 | −$4.52 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $52.00 | +$1.43 | −$23.57 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $25.57 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% | $56.76 | −$18.81 |
| 50% | $61.52 | −$14.05 |
| 75% | $66.29 | −$9.28 |
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 | $92.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $71.05 | −$20.95 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $64.00 | −$28.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $43.00 | −$49.00 | 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 Ozzie Albies [Refractor] #B16-OA — FAQ
Is Ozzie Albies [Refractor] #B16-OA worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ozzie Albies [Refractor] #B16-OA sells for $71.05 against $25.57 raw: a $45.48 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.00) 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 Ozzie Albies [Refractor] #B16-OA worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ozzie Albies [Refractor] #B16-OA (Baseball Cards 2016 Bowman's Best of 2016 Autograph) sells for about $71.05 versus $25.57 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ozzie Albies [Refractor] #B16-OA?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $92.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $71.05. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ozzie Albies [Refractor] #B16-OA 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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