Is Ozzie Albies [Green Refractor] #FF-8 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Ozzie Albies [Green Refractor] #FF-8 brings $47.80 versus $15.50 raw — a $32.30 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $15.50
- PSA 10
- $47.80
- Gem premium
- 3.1×
- 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 | $47.80 | +$7.30 | −$17.70 | −$118 |
Net = sale price − $15.50 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $62.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $47.80 | −$14.20 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.00 | −$33.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $29.00 | −$33.00 | 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 Ozzie Albies [Green Refractor] #FF-8 — FAQ
Is Ozzie Albies [Green Refractor] #FF-8 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ozzie Albies [Green Refractor] #FF-8 brings $47.80 versus $15.50 raw — a $32.30 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
How much is a PSA 10 Ozzie Albies [Green Refractor] #FF-8 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ozzie Albies [Green Refractor] #FF-8 (Baseball Cards 2018 Topps Chrome Freshman Flash) sells for about $47.80 versus $15.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ozzie Albies [Green Refractor] #FF-8?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $62.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $47.80. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ozzie Albies [Green Refractor] #FF-8 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.
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