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Is Cal Raleigh [Blue Refractor] #RA-CR worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Cal Raleigh [Blue Refractor] #RA-CR sells for $1,325 against $223 raw: a $1,103 spread, 6.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($408) 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)
- $223
- PSA 10
- $1,325
- PSA 9
- $408
- Gem premium
- 6.0×
- 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 | $1,325 | +$1,078 | +$1,053 | +$953 |
| PSA 9 | $408 | +$160 | +$135 | +$35.38 |
| PSA 8 | $197 | −$50.59 | −$75.59 | −$176 |
Net = sale price − $223 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% | $637 | +$365 |
| 50% | $866 | +$594 |
| 75% | $1,096 | +$823 |
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 | $1,723 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,325 | −$398 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $795 | −$928 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $90.00 | −$1,633 | 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 Cal Raleigh [Blue Refractor] #RA-CR — FAQ
Is Cal Raleigh [Blue Refractor] #RA-CR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cal Raleigh [Blue Refractor] #RA-CR sells for $1,325 against $223 raw: a $1,103 spread, 6.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($408) 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 Cal Raleigh [Blue Refractor] #RA-CR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cal Raleigh [Blue Refractor] #RA-CR (Baseball Cards 2022 Topps Chrome Rookie Autographs) sells for about $1,325 versus $223 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cal Raleigh [Blue Refractor] #RA-CR?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,723, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,325. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cal Raleigh [Blue Refractor] #RA-CR 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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