Is NAT Nerd [Atomic Refractor] #172a worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 NAT Nerd [Atomic Refractor] #172a brings $32.89 versus $1.89 raw — a $31.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($5.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.89
- PSA 10
- $32.89
- PSA 9
- $5.50
- Gem premium
- 17×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $32.89 | +$6.00 | −$19.00 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $5.50 | −$21.39 | −$46.39 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $1.89 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% | $12.35 | −$39.54 |
| 50% | $19.20 | −$32.70 |
| 75% | $26.04 | −$25.85 |
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 | $43.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $32.89 | −$10.11 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.00 | −$23.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$23.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $32.89 | $20.00 | $43.00 | $20.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $6.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $5.50 |
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Is NAT Nerd [Atomic Refractor] #172a worth grading?
A PSA 10 NAT Nerd [Atomic Refractor] #172a brings $32.89 versus $1.89 raw — a $31.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($5.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 NAT Nerd [Atomic Refractor] #172a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 NAT Nerd [Atomic Refractor] #172a (2022 Garbage Pail Kids Chrome) sells for about $32.89 versus $1.89 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for NAT Nerd [Atomic Refractor] #172a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $43.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $32.89. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does NAT Nerd [Atomic Refractor] #172a 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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