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Is Bobby Jackson [Refractor] #12 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bobby Jackson [Refractor] #12 sells for $58.43 against $2.96 raw: a $55.47 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.14) 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)
- $2.96
- PSA 10
- $58.43
- PSA 9
- $32.14
- Gem premium
- 20×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $58.43 | +$30.47 | +$5.47 | −$94.53 |
| PSA 9 | $32.14 | +$4.18 | −$20.82 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $5.50 | −$22.46 | −$47.46 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $2.96 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% | $38.71 | −$14.25 |
| 50% | $45.28 | −$7.68 |
| 75% | $51.86 | −$1.10 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 79%. 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 | $76.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $58.43 | −$17.57 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$41.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$41.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $58.43 | $35.00 | $76.00 | $35.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $35.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $32.14 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $5.50 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Bobby Jackson [Refractor] #12 — FAQ
Is Bobby Jackson [Refractor] #12 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bobby Jackson [Refractor] #12 sells for $58.43 against $2.96 raw: a $55.47 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.14) 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 Bobby Jackson [Refractor] #12 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bobby Jackson [Refractor] #12 (Basketball Cards 2003 Topps Chrome) sells for about $58.43 versus $2.96 for a raw near-mint copy — a 20× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bobby Jackson [Refractor] #12?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $76.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $58.43. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bobby Jackson [Refractor] #12 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 Bobby Jackson [Refractor] #12 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bobby Jackson [Refractor] #12 breaks even when it gems about 79% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.14).
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