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Is Will Smith [Blue Wave Refractor] #RA-WS worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Will Smith [Blue Wave Refractor] #RA-WS brings $202 versus $165 raw — a $37.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($129) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $165
- PSA 10
- $202
- PSA 9
- $129
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $202 | +$12.75 | −$12.25 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $129 | −$60.69 | −$85.69 | −$186 |
Net = sale price − $165 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% | $147 | −$67.33 |
| 50% | $166 | −$48.97 |
| 75% | $184 | −$30.61 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $263 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $202 | −$60.56 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $121 | −$142 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $121 | −$142 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $202 | $121 | $263 | $121 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $198 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $129 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Will Smith [Blue Wave Refractor] #RA-WS — FAQ
Is Will Smith [Blue Wave Refractor] #RA-WS worth grading?
A PSA 10 Will Smith [Blue Wave Refractor] #RA-WS brings $202 versus $165 raw — a $37.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($129) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Will Smith [Blue Wave Refractor] #RA-WS worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Will Smith [Blue Wave Refractor] #RA-WS (Baseball Cards 2019 Topps Chrome Rookie Autographs) sells for about $202 versus $165 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.2× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Will Smith [Blue Wave Refractor] #RA-WS?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $263, ahead of PSA 10 at $202. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Will Smith [Blue Wave Refractor] #RA-WS 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.
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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