Is Jacob Misiorowski [Baseball Seams Refractor] #196 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Jacob Misiorowski [Baseball Seams Refractor] #196 brings $47.21 versus $18.18 raw — a $29.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.82) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $18.18
- PSA 10
- $47.21
- PSA 9
- $15.82
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $47.21 | +$4.03 | −$20.97 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $15.82 | −$27.36 | −$52.36 | −$152 |
| PSA 8 | $8.31 | −$34.87 | −$59.87 | −$160 |
Net = sale price − $18.18 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% | $23.67 | −$44.51 |
| 50% | $31.52 | −$36.66 |
| 75% | $39.36 | −$28.82 |
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 | $61.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $47.21 | −$13.79 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$33.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$33.00 | 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 Jacob Misiorowski [Baseball Seams Refractor] #196 — FAQ
Is Jacob Misiorowski [Baseball Seams Refractor] #196 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jacob Misiorowski [Baseball Seams Refractor] #196 brings $47.21 versus $18.18 raw — a $29.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.82) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Jacob Misiorowski [Baseball Seams Refractor] #196 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jacob Misiorowski [Baseball Seams Refractor] #196 (Baseball Cards 2026 Topps Chrome) sells for about $47.21 versus $18.18 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.6× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jacob Misiorowski [Baseball Seams Refractor] #196?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $61.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $47.21. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jacob Misiorowski [Baseball Seams Refractor] #196 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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