Is James Outman [Refractor] #B23-JOU worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 James Outman [Refractor] #B23-JOU brings $33.05 versus $5.45 raw — a $27.60 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.45
- PSA 10
- $33.05
- PSA 9
- $22.00
- Gem premium
- 6.1×
- 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 | $33.05 | +$2.60 | −$22.40 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $22.00 | −$8.45 | −$33.45 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $19.71 | −$10.74 | −$35.74 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $5.45 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% | $24.76 | −$30.69 |
| 50% | $27.52 | −$27.93 |
| 75% | $30.29 | −$25.16 |
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 | $43.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $33.05 | −$9.95 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.00 | −$23.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$23.00 | 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 James Outman [Refractor] #B23-JOU — FAQ
Is James Outman [Refractor] #B23-JOU worth grading?
A PSA 10 James Outman [Refractor] #B23-JOU brings $33.05 versus $5.45 raw — a $27.60 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 James Outman [Refractor] #B23-JOU worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 James Outman [Refractor] #B23-JOU (Baseball Cards 2023 Bowman's Best of Autographs) sells for about $33.05 versus $5.45 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.1× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for James Outman [Refractor] #B23-JOU?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $43.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $33.05. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does James Outman [Refractor] #B23-JOU 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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