Is Alexander Volkanovski [Refractor] #MEA-AVO worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Alexander Volkanovski [Refractor] #MEA-AVO sells for $172 against $47.75 raw: a $124 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($80.00) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $47.75
- PSA 10
- $172
- PSA 9
- $80.00
- Gem premium
- 3.6×
- 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 | $172 | +$99.16 | +$74.16 | −$25.84 |
| PSA 9 | $80.00 | +$7.25 | −$17.75 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $44.74 | −$28.01 | −$53.01 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $47.75 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% | $103 | +$5.23 |
| 50% | $126 | +$28.20 |
| 75% | $149 | +$51.18 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 19%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $223 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $172 | −$51.09 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $103 | −$120 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $103 | −$120 | 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 Alexander Volkanovski [Refractor] #MEA-AVO — FAQ
Is Alexander Volkanovski [Refractor] #MEA-AVO worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alexander Volkanovski [Refractor] #MEA-AVO sells for $172 against $47.75 raw: a $124 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($80.00) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Alexander Volkanovski [Refractor] #MEA-AVO worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alexander Volkanovski [Refractor] #MEA-AVO (Ufc Cards 2024 Topps Chrome UFC Main Event Autograph) sells for about $172 versus $47.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alexander Volkanovski [Refractor] #MEA-AVO?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $223, ahead of PSA 10 at $172. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alexander Volkanovski [Refractor] #MEA-AVO 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.
What gem rate makes grading Alexander Volkanovski [Refractor] #MEA-AVO break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Alexander Volkanovski [Refractor] #MEA-AVO breaks even when it gems about 19% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $80.00).
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