Is B. Bonds, W. Mays [Refractor] #TC19 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 B. Bonds, W. Mays [Refractor] #TC19 sells for $232 against $43.65 raw: a $189 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($83.76) 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)
- $43.65
- PSA 10
- $232
- PSA 9
- $83.76
- Gem premium
- 5.3×
- 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 | $232 | +$164 | +$139 | +$38.83 |
| PSA 9 | $83.76 | +$15.11 | −$9.89 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $30.00 | −$38.65 | −$63.65 | −$164 |
Net = sale price − $43.65 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% | $121 | +$27.29 |
| 50% | $158 | +$64.47 |
| 75% | $195 | +$102 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. 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 | $302 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $232 | −$69.52 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $139 | −$163 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $139 | −$163 | 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 B. Bonds, W. Mays [Refractor] #TC19 — FAQ
Is B. Bonds, W. Mays [Refractor] #TC19 worth grading?
A PSA 10 B. Bonds, W. Mays [Refractor] #TC19 sells for $232 against $43.65 raw: a $189 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($83.76) 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 B. Bonds, W. Mays [Refractor] #TC19 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 B. Bonds, W. Mays [Refractor] #TC19 (Baseball Cards 2001 Topps Chrome Combos) sells for about $232 versus $43.65 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for B. Bonds, W. Mays [Refractor] #TC19?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $302, ahead of PSA 10 at $232. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does B. Bonds, W. Mays [Refractor] #TC19 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 B. Bonds, W. Mays [Refractor] #TC19 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting B. Bonds, W. Mays [Refractor] #TC19 breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $83.76).
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