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Is Richard Jefferson [Refractor] #27 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Richard Jefferson [Refractor] #27 sells for $115 against $2.74 raw: a $112 spread, 42× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.22) 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)
- $2.74
- PSA 10
- $115
- PSA 9
- $28.22
- Gem premium
- 42×
- 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 | $115 | +$87.26 | +$62.26 | −$37.74 |
| PSA 9 | $28.22 | +$0.48 | −$24.52 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $9.75 | −$17.99 | −$42.99 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $2.74 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% | $49.91 | −$2.83 |
| 50% | $71.61 | +$18.87 |
| 75% | $93.31 | +$40.57 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 28%. 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 | $150 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $115 | −$35.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $69.00 | −$81.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $69.00 | −$81.00 | 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 | $115 | $69.00 | $150 | $69.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $30.84 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $28.22 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $9.75 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $8.00 |
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Grading Richard Jefferson [Refractor] #27 — FAQ
Is Richard Jefferson [Refractor] #27 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Richard Jefferson [Refractor] #27 sells for $115 against $2.74 raw: a $112 spread, 42× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.22) 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 Richard Jefferson [Refractor] #27 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Richard Jefferson [Refractor] #27 (Basketball Cards 2003 Topps Chrome) sells for about $115 versus $2.74 for a raw near-mint copy — a 42× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Richard Jefferson [Refractor] #27?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $150, ahead of PSA 10 at $115. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Richard Jefferson [Refractor] #27 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 Richard Jefferson [Refractor] #27 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Richard Jefferson [Refractor] #27 breaks even when it gems about 28% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.22).
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