Is Ethan Salas [Refractor] #B23-ES worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Ethan Salas [Refractor] #B23-ES brings $52.25 versus $22.91 raw — a $29.34 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($36.25) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $22.91
- PSA 10
- $52.25
- PSA 9
- $36.25
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $52.25 | +$4.34 | −$20.66 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $36.25 | −$11.66 | −$36.66 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $28.66 | −$19.25 | −$44.25 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $22.91 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% | $40.25 | −$32.66 |
| 50% | $44.25 | −$28.66 |
| 75% | $48.25 | −$24.66 |
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 | $68.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $57.01 | −$10.99 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $52.25 | −$15.75 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.00 | −$37.00 | 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 Ethan Salas [Refractor] #B23-ES — FAQ
Is Ethan Salas [Refractor] #B23-ES worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ethan Salas [Refractor] #B23-ES brings $52.25 versus $22.91 raw — a $29.34 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($36.25) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Ethan Salas [Refractor] #B23-ES worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ethan Salas [Refractor] #B23-ES (Baseball Cards 2023 Bowman's Best of Autographs) sells for about $52.25 versus $22.91 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ethan Salas [Refractor] #B23-ES?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $68.00, ahead of SGC 10 at $57.01. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ethan Salas [Refractor] #B23-ES 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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