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Is Dwyane Wade [Gold Refractor] #113 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Dwyane Wade [Gold Refractor] #113 brings $1,284 versus $988 raw — a $296 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($748) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $988
- PSA 10
- $1,284
- PSA 9
- $748
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $1,284 | +$271 | +$246 | +$146 |
| PSA 9 | $748 | −$265 | −$290 | −$390 |
| PSA 8 | $500 | −$513 | −$538 | −$638 |
Net = sale price − $988 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% | $882 | −$156 |
| 50% | $1,016 | −$22.07 |
| 75% | $1,150 | +$112 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 54%. 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 | $1,669 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,284 | −$385 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $770 | −$899 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $770 | −$899 | 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 Dwyane Wade [Gold Refractor] #113 — FAQ
Is Dwyane Wade [Gold Refractor] #113 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dwyane Wade [Gold Refractor] #113 brings $1,284 versus $988 raw — a $296 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($748) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Dwyane Wade [Gold Refractor] #113 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dwyane Wade [Gold Refractor] #113 (Basketball Cards 2003 Topps Pristine) sells for about $1,284 versus $988 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dwyane Wade [Gold Refractor] #113?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,669, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,284. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dwyane Wade [Gold Refractor] #113 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 Dwyane Wade [Gold Refractor] #113 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dwyane Wade [Gold Refractor] #113 breaks even when it gems about 54% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $748).
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