Is Caden Clark [Gold Refractor] #186 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Caden Clark [Gold Refractor] #186 brings $41.00 versus $6.68 raw — a $34.32 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.89) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.68
- PSA 10
- $41.00
- PSA 9
- $22.89
- Gem premium
- 6.1×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $41.00 | +$9.32 | −$15.68 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $22.89 | −$8.79 | −$33.79 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $3.25 | −$28.43 | −$53.43 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $6.68 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% | $27.42 | −$29.26 |
| 50% | $31.95 | −$24.73 |
| 75% | $36.47 | −$20.21 |
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 | $53.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $41.00 | −$12.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$28.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$28.00 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Caden Clark [Gold Refractor] #186 — FAQ
Is Caden Clark [Gold Refractor] #186 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Caden Clark [Gold Refractor] #186 brings $41.00 versus $6.68 raw — a $34.32 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.89) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Caden Clark [Gold Refractor] #186 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Caden Clark [Gold Refractor] #186 (Soccer Cards 2021 Topps Chrome MLS) sells for about $41.00 versus $6.68 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.1× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Caden Clark [Gold Refractor] #186?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $53.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $41.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Caden Clark [Gold Refractor] #186 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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