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Is Matt Cain [Orange Refractor] #48 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Matt Cain [Orange Refractor] #48 sells for $120 against $5.27 raw: a $115 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($99.99) 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)
- $5.27
- PSA 10
- $120
- PSA 9
- $99.99
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $120 | +$89.73 | +$64.73 | −$35.27 |
| PSA 9 | $99.99 | +$69.72 | +$44.72 | −$55.28 |
| PSA 8 | $10.99 | −$19.28 | −$44.28 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $5.27 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% | $105 | +$49.72 |
| 50% | $110 | +$54.73 |
| 75% | $115 | +$59.73 |
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 | $156 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $120 | −$36.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $72.00 | −$84.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $72.00 | −$84.00 | 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 Matt Cain [Orange Refractor] #48 — FAQ
Is Matt Cain [Orange Refractor] #48 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Matt Cain [Orange Refractor] #48 sells for $120 against $5.27 raw: a $115 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($99.99) 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 Matt Cain [Orange Refractor] #48 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Matt Cain [Orange Refractor] #48 (Baseball Cards 2012 Topps Chrome) sells for about $120 versus $5.27 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Matt Cain [Orange Refractor] #48?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $156, ahead of PSA 10 at $120. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Matt Cain [Orange Refractor] #48 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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