Is Karim Adeyemi [Neon Green Refractor] #CA-KA worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Karim Adeyemi [Neon Green Refractor] #CA-KA sells for $300 against $40.00 raw: a $260 spread, 7.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($72.00) 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)
- $40.00
- PSA 10
- $300
- PSA 9
- $72.00
- Gem premium
- 7.5×
- 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 | $300 | +$235 | +$210 | +$110 |
| PSA 9 | $72.00 | +$7.00 | −$18.00 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $65.00 | +$0.00 | −$25.00 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $40.00 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% | $129 | +$39.00 |
| 50% | $186 | +$96.00 |
| 75% | $243 | +$153 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 | $390 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $300 | −$90.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $180 | −$210 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $180 | −$210 | 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 Karim Adeyemi [Neon Green Refractor] #CA-KA — FAQ
Is Karim Adeyemi [Neon Green Refractor] #CA-KA worth grading?
A PSA 10 Karim Adeyemi [Neon Green Refractor] #CA-KA sells for $300 against $40.00 raw: a $260 spread, 7.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($72.00) 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 Karim Adeyemi [Neon Green Refractor] #CA-KA worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Karim Adeyemi [Neon Green Refractor] #CA-KA (Soccer Cards 2020 Topps Chrome UEFA Champions League Autographs) sells for about $300 versus $40.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.5× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Karim Adeyemi [Neon Green Refractor] #CA-KA?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $390, ahead of PSA 10 at $300. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Karim Adeyemi [Neon Green Refractor] #CA-KA 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 Karim Adeyemi [Neon Green Refractor] #CA-KA break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Karim Adeyemi [Neon Green Refractor] #CA-KA breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $72.00).
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