Is Captain America [Refined] #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Captain America [Refined] #1 brings $194 versus $90.00 raw — a $104 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $90.00
- PSA 10
- $194
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- As of
- Aug 15, 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 | $194 | +$78.56 | +$53.56 | −$46.44 |
Net = sale price − $90.00 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $252 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $194 | −$58.44 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $116 | −$136 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $116 | −$136 | 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 | $194 | $116 | $252 | $116 | — |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $27.89 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Captain America [Refined] #1 — FAQ
Is Captain America [Refined] #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Captain America [Refined] #1 brings $194 versus $90.00 raw — a $104 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
How much is a PSA 10 Captain America [Refined] #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Captain America [Refined] #1 (Marvel 2015 Upper Deck Vibranium) sells for about $194 versus $90.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Captain America [Refined] #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $252, ahead of PSA 10 at $194. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Captain America [Refined] #1 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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