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Is Romain Grosjean [Refractor] #37 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 23× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Romain Grosjean [Refractor] #37 sells for $46.14 against $2.00 raw: a $44.14 spread, 23× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.00
- PSA 10
- $46.14
- PSA 9
- $25.00
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $46.14 | +$19.14 | −$5.86 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $25.00 | −$2.00 | −$27.00 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $6.54 | −$20.46 | −$45.46 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.00 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% | $30.29 | −$21.71 |
| 50% | $35.57 | −$16.43 |
| 75% | $40.86 | −$11.14 |
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 | $60.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $46.14 | −$13.86 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 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 Romain Grosjean [Refractor] #37 — FAQ
Is Romain Grosjean [Refractor] #37 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Romain Grosjean [Refractor] #37 sells for $46.14 against $2.00 raw: a $44.14 spread, 23× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Romain Grosjean [Refractor] #37 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Romain Grosjean [Refractor] #37 (Racing Cards 2020 Topps Chrome Formula 1) sells for about $46.14 versus $2.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Romain Grosjean [Refractor] #37?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $60.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $46.14. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Romain Grosjean [Refractor] #37 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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