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Is Alphonso Davies [Gold Wave Refractor] #82 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Alphonso Davies [Gold Wave Refractor] #82 brings $43.50 versus $12.50 raw — a $31.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.21) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $12.50
- PSA 10
- $43.50
- PSA 9
- $12.21
- Gem premium
- 3.5×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $43.50 | +$6.00 | −$19.00 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $12.21 | −$25.29 | −$50.29 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $12.50 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% | $20.03 | −$42.47 |
| 50% | $27.86 | −$34.64 |
| 75% | $35.68 | −$26.82 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $57.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $43.50 | −$13.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.00 | −$31.00 | 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 Alphonso Davies [Gold Wave Refractor] #82 — FAQ
Is Alphonso Davies [Gold Wave Refractor] #82 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alphonso Davies [Gold Wave Refractor] #82 brings $43.50 versus $12.50 raw — a $31.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.21) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Alphonso Davies [Gold Wave Refractor] #82 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alphonso Davies [Gold Wave Refractor] #82 (Soccer Cards 2020 Topps Chrome Bundesliga) sells for about $43.50 versus $12.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.5× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alphonso Davies [Gold Wave Refractor] #82?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $57.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $43.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alphonso Davies [Gold Wave Refractor] #82 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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