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Is Cal Raleigh [Blue Refractor] #CPA-CR worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Cal Raleigh [Blue Refractor] #CPA-CR brings $2,556 versus $1,401 raw — a $1,154 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,095) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,401
- PSA 10
- $2,556
- PSA 9
- $1,095
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $2,556 | +$1,129 | +$1,104 | +$1,004 |
| PSA 9 | $1,095 | −$331 | −$356 | −$456 |
| PSA 8 | $995 | −$431 | −$456 | −$556 |
Net = sale price − $1,401 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% | $1,460 | +$8.98 |
| 50% | $1,825 | +$374 |
| 75% | $2,190 | +$739 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 24%. 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 | $3,322 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2,556 | −$766 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,533 | −$1,789 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,533 | −$1,789 | 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 Cal Raleigh [Blue Refractor] #CPA-CR — FAQ
Is Cal Raleigh [Blue Refractor] #CPA-CR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cal Raleigh [Blue Refractor] #CPA-CR brings $2,556 versus $1,401 raw — a $1,154 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,095) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Cal Raleigh [Blue Refractor] #CPA-CR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cal Raleigh [Blue Refractor] #CPA-CR (Baseball Cards 2019 Bowman Chrome Prospects Autographs) sells for about $2,556 versus $1,401 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cal Raleigh [Blue Refractor] #CPA-CR?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $3,322, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,556. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cal Raleigh [Blue Refractor] #CPA-CR 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 Cal Raleigh [Blue Refractor] #CPA-CR break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cal Raleigh [Blue Refractor] #CPA-CR breaks even when it gems about 24% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $1,095).
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