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Is Mariano Rivera [Refractor] #OTG24 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mariano Rivera [Refractor] #OTG24 sells for $250 against $19.99 raw: a $230 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($85.05) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $19.99
- PSA 10
- $250
- PSA 9
- $85.05
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $250 | +$205 | +$180 | +$80.13 |
| PSA 9 | $85.05 | +$40.06 | +$15.06 | −$84.94 |
| PSA 8 | $15.50 | −$29.49 | −$54.49 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $19.99 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% | $126 | +$56.33 |
| 50% | $168 | +$97.59 |
| 75% | $209 | +$139 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $325 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $250 | −$74.88 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $150 | −$175 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $79.99 | −$245 | 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 Mariano Rivera [Refractor] #OTG24 — FAQ
Is Mariano Rivera [Refractor] #OTG24 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mariano Rivera [Refractor] #OTG24 sells for $250 against $19.99 raw: a $230 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($85.05) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Mariano Rivera [Refractor] #OTG24 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mariano Rivera [Refractor] #OTG24 (Baseball Cards 2000 Topps Chrome Own the Game) sells for about $250 versus $19.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mariano Rivera [Refractor] #OTG24?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $325, ahead of PSA 10 at $250. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mariano Rivera [Refractor] #OTG24 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.
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