Is George Russell [Gold Wave Refractor] #SD-GR worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 George Russell [Gold Wave Refractor] #SD-GR brings $60.01 versus $23.10 raw — a $36.91 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.50) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $23.10
- PSA 10
- $60.01
- PSA 9
- $22.50
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $60.01 | +$11.91 | −$13.09 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $22.50 | −$25.60 | −$50.60 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $23.10 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% | $31.88 | −$41.22 |
| 50% | $41.25 | −$31.85 |
| 75% | $50.63 | −$22.47 |
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 | $78.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $60.01 | −$17.99 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $36.00 | −$42.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $36.00 | −$42.00 | 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 George Russell [Gold Wave Refractor] #SD-GR — FAQ
Is George Russell [Gold Wave Refractor] #SD-GR worth grading?
A PSA 10 George Russell [Gold Wave Refractor] #SD-GR brings $60.01 versus $23.10 raw — a $36.91 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.50) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 George Russell [Gold Wave Refractor] #SD-GR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 George Russell [Gold Wave Refractor] #SD-GR (Racing Cards 2023 Topps Chrome Formula 1 Speed Demons) sells for about $60.01 versus $23.10 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for George Russell [Gold Wave Refractor] #SD-GR?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $78.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $60.01. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does George Russell [Gold Wave Refractor] #SD-GR 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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