Is Julio Rodriguez [Blue RayWave Refractor] #RA-JRO worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Julio Rodriguez [Blue RayWave Refractor] #RA-JRO brings $700 versus $469 raw — a $231 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($400) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $469
- PSA 10
- $700
- PSA 9
- $400
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $700 | +$206 | +$181 | +$81.25 |
| PSA 9 | $400 | −$93.75 | −$119 | −$219 |
| PSA 8 | $325 | −$169 | −$194 | −$294 |
Net = sale price − $469 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% | $475 | −$43.75 |
| 50% | $550 | +$31.25 |
| 75% | $625 | +$106 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 40%. 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 | $910 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $700 | −$210 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $420 | −$490 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $420 | −$490 | 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 Julio Rodriguez [Blue RayWave Refractor] #RA-JRO — FAQ
Is Julio Rodriguez [Blue RayWave Refractor] #RA-JRO worth grading?
A PSA 10 Julio Rodriguez [Blue RayWave Refractor] #RA-JRO brings $700 versus $469 raw — a $231 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($400) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Julio Rodriguez [Blue RayWave Refractor] #RA-JRO worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Julio Rodriguez [Blue RayWave Refractor] #RA-JRO (Baseball Cards 2022 Topps Chrome Rookie Autographs) sells for about $700 versus $469 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Julio Rodriguez [Blue RayWave Refractor] #RA-JRO?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $910, ahead of PSA 10 at $700. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Julio Rodriguez [Blue RayWave Refractor] #RA-JRO 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 Julio Rodriguez [Blue RayWave Refractor] #RA-JRO break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Julio Rodriguez [Blue RayWave Refractor] #RA-JRO breaks even when it gems about 40% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $400).
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