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Is Aaron Rodgers [Gold Refractor] #2 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Aaron Rodgers [Gold Refractor] #2 brings $272 versus $165 raw — a $107 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($179) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $165
- PSA 10
- $272
- PSA 9
- $179
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $272 | +$81.64 | +$56.64 | −$43.36 |
| PSA 9 | $179 | −$10.92 | −$35.92 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $165 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% | $202 | −$12.78 |
| 50% | $225 | +$10.36 |
| 75% | $249 | +$33.50 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 39%. 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 | $353 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $272 | −$81.36 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $163 | −$190 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $163 | −$190 | 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 Aaron Rodgers [Gold Refractor] #2 — FAQ
Is Aaron Rodgers [Gold Refractor] #2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aaron Rodgers [Gold Refractor] #2 brings $272 versus $165 raw — a $107 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($179) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Aaron Rodgers [Gold Refractor] #2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aaron Rodgers [Gold Refractor] #2 (Football Cards 2015 Topps Chrome) sells for about $272 versus $165 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aaron Rodgers [Gold Refractor] #2?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $353, ahead of PSA 10 at $272. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aaron Rodgers [Gold Refractor] #2 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 Aaron Rodgers [Gold Refractor] #2 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Aaron Rodgers [Gold Refractor] #2 breaks even when it gems about 39% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $179).
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