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Is Patrick Roy [Atomic Refractor] #28 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Patrick Roy [Atomic Refractor] #28 brings $1,387 versus $1,190 raw — a $197 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,156) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,190
- PSA 10
- $1,387
- PSA 9
- $1,156
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $1,387 | +$172 | +$147 | +$47.07 |
| PSA 9 | $1,156 | −$59.33 | −$84.33 | −$184 |
| PSA 8 | $1,104 | −$111 | −$136 | −$236 |
Net = sale price − $1,190 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% | $1,213 | −$26.48 |
| 50% | $1,271 | +$31.37 |
| 75% | $1,329 | +$89.22 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 36%. 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 | $1,803 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,387 | −$416 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $832 | −$971 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $832 | −$971 | 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 Patrick Roy [Atomic Refractor] #28 — FAQ
Is Patrick Roy [Atomic Refractor] #28 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Patrick Roy [Atomic Refractor] #28 brings $1,387 versus $1,190 raw — a $197 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,156) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Patrick Roy [Atomic Refractor] #28 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Patrick Roy [Atomic Refractor] #28 (Hockey Cards 1998 Bowman's Best) sells for about $1,387 versus $1,190 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Patrick Roy [Atomic Refractor] #28?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,803, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,387. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Patrick Roy [Atomic Refractor] #28 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 Patrick Roy [Atomic Refractor] #28 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Patrick Roy [Atomic Refractor] #28 breaks even when it gems about 36% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $1,156).
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