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Is Justin Verlander [Autograph Relic Refractor] #BS-JV worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Justin Verlander [Autograph Relic Refractor] #BS-JV sells for $3,386 against $300 raw: a $3,086 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($399) 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)
- $300
- PSA 10
- $3,386
- PSA 9
- $399
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $3,386 | +$3,061 | +$3,036 | +$2,936 |
| PSA 9 | $399 | +$74.38 | +$49.38 | −$50.62 |
| PSA 8 | $434 | +$109 | +$84.28 | −$15.72 |
Net = sale price − $300 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% | $1,146 | +$796 |
| 50% | $1,892 | +$1,543 |
| 75% | $2,639 | +$2,290 |
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 | $4,402 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $3,386 | −$1,016 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,032 | −$2,370 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $2,032 | −$2,370 | 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 Justin Verlander [Autograph Relic Refractor] #BS-JV — FAQ
Is Justin Verlander [Autograph Relic Refractor] #BS-JV worth grading?
A PSA 10 Justin Verlander [Autograph Relic Refractor] #BS-JV sells for $3,386 against $300 raw: a $3,086 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($399) 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 Justin Verlander [Autograph Relic Refractor] #BS-JV worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Justin Verlander [Autograph Relic Refractor] #BS-JV (Baseball Cards 2005 Bowman Sterling) sells for about $3,386 versus $300 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Justin Verlander [Autograph Relic Refractor] #BS-JV?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $4,402, ahead of PSA 10 at $3,386. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Justin Verlander [Autograph Relic Refractor] #BS-JV 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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