Is Albert Pujols [Refractor] #12 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A SGC 10 Albert Pujols [Refractor] #12 brings $30.00 versus $1.94 raw — a $28.06 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($5.57) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.94
- SGC 10
- $30.00
- PSA 9
- $5.57
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 — SGC 10 | $30.00 | +$3.06 | −$21.94 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $5.57 | −$21.37 | −$46.37 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $1.94 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% | $11.68 | −$40.26 |
| 50% | $17.79 | −$34.16 |
| 75% | $23.89 | −$28.05 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | best | 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 Albert Pujols [Refractor] #12 — FAQ
Is Albert Pujols [Refractor] #12 worth grading?
A SGC 10 Albert Pujols [Refractor] #12 brings $30.00 versus $1.94 raw — a $28.06 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($5.57) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What centering does Albert Pujols [Refractor] #12 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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