Is Diego Lopes [Negative Refractor] #26 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.2× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Diego Lopes [Negative Refractor] #26 sells for $55.00 against $10.48 raw: a $44.52 spread, 5.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.04) 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)
- $10.48
- PSA 10
- $55.00
- PSA 9
- $14.04
- Gem premium
- 5.2×
- 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 | $55.00 | +$19.52 | −$5.48 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $14.04 | −$21.44 | −$46.44 | −$146 |
| PSA 8 | $13.32 | −$22.16 | −$47.16 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $10.48 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% | $24.28 | −$36.20 |
| 50% | $34.52 | −$25.96 |
| 75% | $44.76 | −$15.72 |
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 | $72.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $55.00 | −$17.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.00 | −$39.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.00 | −$46.00 | 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 Diego Lopes [Negative Refractor] #26 — FAQ
Is Diego Lopes [Negative Refractor] #26 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Diego Lopes [Negative Refractor] #26 sells for $55.00 against $10.48 raw: a $44.52 spread, 5.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.04) 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 Diego Lopes [Negative Refractor] #26 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Diego Lopes [Negative Refractor] #26 (Ufc Cards 2024 Topps Chrome UFC) sells for about $55.00 versus $10.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.2× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Diego Lopes [Negative Refractor] #26?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $72.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $55.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Diego Lopes [Negative Refractor] #26 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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