Is Sidney Raebiger [Aqua Refractor] #CA-SR worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Sidney Raebiger [Aqua Refractor] #CA-SR sells for $99.99 against $2.78 raw: a $97.21 spread, 36× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($55.00) 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)
- $2.78
- PSA 10
- $99.99
- PSA 9
- $55.00
- Gem premium
- 36×
- 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 | $99.99 | +$72.21 | +$47.21 | −$52.79 |
| PSA 9 | $55.00 | +$27.22 | +$2.22 | −$97.78 |
Net = sale price − $2.78 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% | $66.25 | +$13.47 |
| 50% | $77.50 | +$24.72 |
| 75% | $88.74 | +$35.96 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $130 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $99.99 | −$30.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 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 Sidney Raebiger [Aqua Refractor] #CA-SR — FAQ
Is Sidney Raebiger [Aqua Refractor] #CA-SR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sidney Raebiger [Aqua Refractor] #CA-SR sells for $99.99 against $2.78 raw: a $97.21 spread, 36× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($55.00) 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 Sidney Raebiger [Aqua Refractor] #CA-SR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sidney Raebiger [Aqua Refractor] #CA-SR (Soccer Cards 2021 Topps Chrome UEFA Champions League Autographs) sells for about $99.99 versus $2.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 36× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sidney Raebiger [Aqua Refractor] #CA-SR?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $130, ahead of PSA 10 at $99.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sidney Raebiger [Aqua Refractor] #CA-SR 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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