Is Lauren Betts [Refractor] #49 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lauren Betts [Refractor] #49 sells for $58.55 against $4.57 raw: a $53.98 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.50) 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)
- $4.57
- PSA 10
- $58.55
- PSA 9
- $32.50
- Gem premium
- 13×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $58.55 | +$28.98 | +$3.98 | −$96.02 |
| PSA 9 | $32.50 | +$2.93 | −$22.07 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $15.00 | −$14.57 | −$39.57 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $4.57 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% | $39.01 | −$15.56 |
| 50% | $45.52 | −$9.05 |
| 75% | $52.04 | −$2.53 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 85%. 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 | $76.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $58.55 | −$17.45 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$41.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$41.00 | 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 Lauren Betts [Refractor] #49 — FAQ
Is Lauren Betts [Refractor] #49 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lauren Betts [Refractor] #49 sells for $58.55 against $4.57 raw: a $53.98 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.50) 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 Lauren Betts [Refractor] #49 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lauren Betts [Refractor] #49 (Basketball Cards 2022 Bowman Chrome University) sells for about $58.55 versus $4.57 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lauren Betts [Refractor] #49?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $76.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $58.55. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lauren Betts [Refractor] #49 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 Lauren Betts [Refractor] #49 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lauren Betts [Refractor] #49 breaks even when it gems about 85% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.50).
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