Is H. Aaron, K. Griffey [Refractor] #TC9 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 H. Aaron, K. Griffey [Refractor] #TC9 brings $165 versus $63.76 raw — a $101 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($65.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $63.76
- PSA 10
- $165
- PSA 9
- $65.00
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $165 | +$76.24 | +$51.24 | −$48.76 |
| PSA 9 | $65.00 | −$23.76 | −$48.76 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $63.76 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% | $90.00 | −$23.76 |
| 50% | $115 | +$1.24 |
| 75% | $140 | +$26.24 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 49%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $215 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $165 | −$50.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $99.00 | −$116 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $99.00 | −$116 | 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 H. Aaron, K. Griffey [Refractor] #TC9 — FAQ
Is H. Aaron, K. Griffey [Refractor] #TC9 worth grading?
A PSA 10 H. Aaron, K. Griffey [Refractor] #TC9 brings $165 versus $63.76 raw — a $101 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($65.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 H. Aaron, K. Griffey [Refractor] #TC9 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 H. Aaron, K. Griffey [Refractor] #TC9 (Baseball Cards 2001 Topps Chrome Combos) sells for about $165 versus $63.76 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for H. Aaron, K. Griffey [Refractor] #TC9?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $215, ahead of PSA 10 at $165. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does H. Aaron, K. Griffey [Refractor] #TC9 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.
What gem rate makes grading H. Aaron, K. Griffey [Refractor] #TC9 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting H. Aaron, K. Griffey [Refractor] #TC9 breaks even when it gems about 49% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $65.00).
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