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Is Calvin Johnson [Refractor] #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Calvin Johnson [Refractor] #5 sells for $53.75 against $6.00 raw: a $47.75 spread, 9.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.81) 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)
- $6.00
- PSA 10
- $53.75
- PSA 9
- $34.81
- Gem premium
- 9.0×
- 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 | $53.75 | +$22.75 | −$2.25 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $34.81 | +$3.81 | −$21.19 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $17.95 | −$13.05 | −$38.05 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $6.00 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% | $39.55 | −$16.45 |
| 50% | $44.28 | −$11.72 |
| 75% | $49.02 | −$6.98 |
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 | $70.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $53.75 | −$16.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $37.99 | −$32.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$38.00 | 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 Calvin Johnson [Refractor] #5 — FAQ
Is Calvin Johnson [Refractor] #5 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Calvin Johnson [Refractor] #5 sells for $53.75 against $6.00 raw: a $47.75 spread, 9.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.81) 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 Calvin Johnson [Refractor] #5 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Calvin Johnson [Refractor] #5 (Football Cards 2015 Topps Chrome) sells for about $53.75 versus $6.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Calvin Johnson [Refractor] #5?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $70.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $53.75. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Calvin Johnson [Refractor] #5 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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