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Is Jason Kapono [Refractor] #141 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jason Kapono [Refractor] #141 sells for $158 against $3.07 raw: a $154 spread, 51× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.39) 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)
- $3.07
- PSA 10
- $158
- PSA 9
- $36.39
- Gem premium
- 51×
- 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 | $158 | +$129 | +$104 | +$4.43 |
| PSA 9 | $36.39 | +$8.32 | −$16.68 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $15.51 | −$12.56 | −$37.56 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $3.07 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% | $66.67 | +$13.60 |
| 50% | $96.94 | +$43.88 |
| 75% | $127 | +$74.15 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $205 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $158 | −$47.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $95.00 | −$110 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $95.00 | −$110 | 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 Jason Kapono [Refractor] #141 — FAQ
Is Jason Kapono [Refractor] #141 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jason Kapono [Refractor] #141 sells for $158 against $3.07 raw: a $154 spread, 51× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.39) 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 Jason Kapono [Refractor] #141 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jason Kapono [Refractor] #141 (Basketball Cards 2003 Topps Chrome) sells for about $158 versus $3.07 for a raw near-mint copy — a 51× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jason Kapono [Refractor] #141?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $205, ahead of PSA 10 at $158. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jason Kapono [Refractor] #141 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 Jason Kapono [Refractor] #141 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jason Kapono [Refractor] #141 breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.39).
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