Is Mike Krack [Orange Red Refractor] #94 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mike Krack [Orange Red Refractor] #94 brings $40.80 versus $3.71 raw — a $37.09 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.86) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.71
- PSA 10
- $40.80
- PSA 9
- $14.86
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $40.80 | +$12.09 | −$12.91 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $14.86 | −$13.85 | −$38.85 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $8.08 | −$20.63 | −$45.63 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $3.71 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% | $21.34 | −$32.37 |
| 50% | $27.83 | −$25.88 |
| 75% | $34.31 | −$19.40 |
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 | $53.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $40.80 | −$12.20 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $24.00 | −$29.00 | 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 Mike Krack [Orange Red Refractor] #94 — FAQ
Is Mike Krack [Orange Red Refractor] #94 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mike Krack [Orange Red Refractor] #94 brings $40.80 versus $3.71 raw — a $37.09 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.86) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mike Krack [Orange Red Refractor] #94 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mike Krack [Orange Red Refractor] #94 (Racing Cards 2023 Topps Chrome Formula 1) sells for about $40.80 versus $3.71 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mike Krack [Orange Red Refractor] #94?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $53.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.80. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mike Krack [Orange Red Refractor] #94 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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