Is Vladimir Guerrero [Refractor] #14 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 17× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Vladimir Guerrero [Refractor] #14 sells for $58.69 against $3.53 raw: a $55.16 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.53
- PSA 10
- $58.69
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $58.69 | +$30.16 | +$5.16 | −$94.84 |
Net = sale price − $3.53 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $76.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $58.69 | −$17.31 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$41.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$41.00 | 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 Vladimir Guerrero [Refractor] #14 — FAQ
Is Vladimir Guerrero [Refractor] #14 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Vladimir Guerrero [Refractor] #14 sells for $58.69 against $3.53 raw: a $55.16 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Vladimir Guerrero [Refractor] #14 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Vladimir Guerrero [Refractor] #14 (Baseball Cards 2005 Topps Heritage Chrome) sells for about $58.69 versus $3.53 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Vladimir Guerrero [Refractor] #14?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $76.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $58.69. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Vladimir Guerrero [Refractor] #14 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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