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Is Eric Chavez [Refractor] #AE14 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Eric Chavez [Refractor] #AE14 brings $36.72 versus $2.51 raw — a $34.21 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)
- $2.51
- PSA 10
- $36.72
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $36.72 | +$9.21 | −$15.79 | −$116 |
Net = sale price − $2.51 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 | $48.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $36.72 | −$11.28 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$26.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.00 | −$26.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $36.72 | $22.00 | $48.00 | $22.00 |
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Grading Eric Chavez [Refractor] #AE14 — FAQ
Is Eric Chavez [Refractor] #AE14 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Eric Chavez [Refractor] #AE14 brings $36.72 versus $2.51 raw — a $34.21 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 Eric Chavez [Refractor] #AE14 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Eric Chavez [Refractor] #AE14 (Baseball Cards 1999 Topps Chrome All Etch) sells for about $36.72 versus $2.51 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Eric Chavez [Refractor] #AE14?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $48.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $36.72. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Eric Chavez [Refractor] #AE14 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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