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Is 1952 Topps Reprint [Refractor,w/ Coating] #2 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 21× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 1952 Topps Reprint [Refractor,w/ Coating] #2 sells for $1,903 against $89.55 raw: a $1,813 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $89.55
- PSA 10
- $1,903
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $1,903 | +$1,788 | +$1,763 | +$1,663 |
| PSA 8 | $109 | −$5.80 | −$30.80 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $89.55 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 | $2,474 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,903 | −$571 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,142 | −$1,332 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,142 | −$1,332 | 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 | $1,903 | $1,142 | $2,474 | $1,142 | — |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $109 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $55.88 |
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Grading 1952 Topps Reprint [Refractor,w/ Coating] #2 — FAQ
Is 1952 Topps Reprint [Refractor,w/ Coating] #2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 1952 Topps Reprint [Refractor,w/ Coating] #2 sells for $1,903 against $89.55 raw: a $1,813 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 1952 Topps Reprint [Refractor,w/ Coating] #2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 1952 Topps Reprint [Refractor,w/ Coating] #2 (Baseball Cards 1996 Topps Mantle Finest) sells for about $1,903 versus $89.55 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for 1952 Topps Reprint [Refractor,w/ Coating] #2?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,474, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,903. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does 1952 Topps Reprint [Refractor,w/ Coating] #2 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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