Is T. Gwynn, T. Williams [Refractor] #TC15 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 8.7× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 T. Gwynn, T. Williams [Refractor] #TC15 sells for $150 against $17.15 raw: a $133 spread, 8.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($29.01) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $17.15
- PSA 10
- $150
- PSA 9
- $29.01
- Gem premium
- 8.7×
- 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 | $150 | +$108 | +$82.84 | −$17.16 |
| PSA 9 | $29.01 | −$13.14 | −$38.14 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $17.15 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% | $59.26 | −$7.89 |
| 50% | $89.50 | +$22.35 |
| 75% | $120 | +$52.59 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 32%. 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 | $195 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $150 | −$45.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $90.00 | −$105 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $90.00 | −$105 | 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 T. Gwynn, T. Williams [Refractor] #TC15 — FAQ
Is T. Gwynn, T. Williams [Refractor] #TC15 worth grading?
A PSA 10 T. Gwynn, T. Williams [Refractor] #TC15 sells for $150 against $17.15 raw: a $133 spread, 8.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($29.01) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 T. Gwynn, T. Williams [Refractor] #TC15 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 T. Gwynn, T. Williams [Refractor] #TC15 (Baseball Cards 2001 Topps Chrome Combos) sells for about $150 versus $17.15 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for T. Gwynn, T. Williams [Refractor] #TC15?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $195, ahead of PSA 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does T. Gwynn, T. Williams [Refractor] #TC15 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 T. Gwynn, T. Williams [Refractor] #TC15 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting T. Gwynn, T. Williams [Refractor] #TC15 breaks even when it gems about 32% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.01).
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