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Is Kevin De Bruyne [Purple Refractor] #69 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Kevin De Bruyne [Purple Refractor] #69 brings $180 versus $92.13 raw — a $87.87 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($83.37) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $92.13
- PSA 10
- $180
- PSA 9
- $83.37
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- 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 | $180 | +$62.87 | +$37.87 | −$62.13 |
| PSA 9 | $83.37 | −$33.76 | −$58.76 | −$159 |
Net = sale price − $92.13 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% | $108 | −$34.60 |
| 50% | $132 | −$10.44 |
| 75% | $156 | +$13.71 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 61%. 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 | $234 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $180 | −$54.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $108 | −$126 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $108 | −$126 | 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 Kevin De Bruyne [Purple Refractor] #69 — FAQ
Is Kevin De Bruyne [Purple Refractor] #69 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kevin De Bruyne [Purple Refractor] #69 brings $180 versus $92.13 raw — a $87.87 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($83.37) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Kevin De Bruyne [Purple Refractor] #69 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kevin De Bruyne [Purple Refractor] #69 (Soccer Cards 2017 Topps Chrome UEFA Champions League) sells for about $180 versus $92.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kevin De Bruyne [Purple Refractor] #69?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $234, ahead of PSA 10 at $180. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kevin De Bruyne [Purple Refractor] #69 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 Kevin De Bruyne [Purple Refractor] #69 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kevin De Bruyne [Purple Refractor] #69 breaks even when it gems about 61% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $83.37).
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