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Is Troy Polamalu [Green Refractor] #30 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Troy Polamalu [Green Refractor] #30 sells for $69.95 against $3.15 raw: a $66.80 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.00) 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)
- $3.15
- PSA 10
- $69.95
- PSA 9
- $30.00
- Gem premium
- 22×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $69.95 | +$41.80 | +$16.80 | −$83.20 |
| PSA 9 | $30.00 | +$1.85 | −$23.15 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $7.64 | −$20.51 | −$45.51 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $3.15 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% | $39.99 | −$13.16 |
| 50% | $49.98 | −$3.17 |
| 75% | $59.96 | +$6.81 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 58%. 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 | $91.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $69.95 | −$21.05 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $42.00 | −$49.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $39.99 | −$51.01 | 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 Troy Polamalu [Green Refractor] #30 — FAQ
Is Troy Polamalu [Green Refractor] #30 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Troy Polamalu [Green Refractor] #30 sells for $69.95 against $3.15 raw: a $66.80 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.00) 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 Troy Polamalu [Green Refractor] #30 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Troy Polamalu [Green Refractor] #30 (Football Cards 2014 Topps Chrome) sells for about $69.95 versus $3.15 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Troy Polamalu [Green Refractor] #30?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $91.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $69.95. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Troy Polamalu [Green Refractor] #30 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 Troy Polamalu [Green Refractor] #30 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Troy Polamalu [Green Refractor] #30 breaks even when it gems about 58% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.00).
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