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Is Chris Webber [Refractor] #40 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Chris Webber [Refractor] #40 sells for $85.37 against $8.88 raw: a $76.49 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.97) 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)
- $8.88
- PSA 10
- $85.37
- PSA 9
- $41.97
- Gem premium
- 9.6×
- 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 | $85.37 | +$51.49 | +$26.49 | −$73.51 |
| PSA 9 | $41.97 | +$8.09 | −$16.91 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $32.99 | −$0.89 | −$25.89 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $8.88 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% | $52.82 | −$6.06 |
| 50% | $63.67 | +$4.79 |
| 75% | $74.52 | +$15.64 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 39%. 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 | $111 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $85.37 | −$25.63 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $51.00 | −$60.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $51.00 | −$60.00 | 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 Chris Webber [Refractor] #40 — FAQ
Is Chris Webber [Refractor] #40 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chris Webber [Refractor] #40 sells for $85.37 against $8.88 raw: a $76.49 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.97) 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 Chris Webber [Refractor] #40 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chris Webber [Refractor] #40 (Basketball Cards 2001 Topps Chrome) sells for about $85.37 versus $8.88 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chris Webber [Refractor] #40?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $111, ahead of PSA 10 at $85.37. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chris Webber [Refractor] #40 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 Chris Webber [Refractor] #40 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Chris Webber [Refractor] #40 breaks even when it gems about 39% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $41.97).
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