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Is Justin Gaethje [Refractor] #MEA-JGA worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.3× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Justin Gaethje [Refractor] #MEA-JGA sells for $289 against $86.68 raw: a $202 spread, 3.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($83.12) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $86.68
- PSA 10
- $289
- PSA 9
- $83.12
- Gem premium
- 3.3×
- 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 | $289 | +$177 | +$152 | +$52.29 |
| PSA 9 | $83.12 | −$28.56 | −$53.56 | −$154 |
| PSA 8 | $77.00 | −$34.68 | −$59.68 | −$160 |
Net = sale price − $86.68 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% | $135 | −$2.10 |
| 50% | $186 | +$49.37 |
| 75% | $238 | +$101 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 26%. 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 | $376 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $289 | −$87.03 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $173 | −$203 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $173 | −$203 | 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 Justin Gaethje [Refractor] #MEA-JGA — FAQ
Is Justin Gaethje [Refractor] #MEA-JGA worth grading?
A PSA 10 Justin Gaethje [Refractor] #MEA-JGA sells for $289 against $86.68 raw: a $202 spread, 3.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($83.12) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Justin Gaethje [Refractor] #MEA-JGA worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Justin Gaethje [Refractor] #MEA-JGA (Ufc Cards 2024 Topps Chrome UFC Main Event Autograph) sells for about $289 versus $86.68 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Justin Gaethje [Refractor] #MEA-JGA?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $376, ahead of PSA 10 at $289. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Justin Gaethje [Refractor] #MEA-JGA 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 Justin Gaethje [Refractor] #MEA-JGA break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Justin Gaethje [Refractor] #MEA-JGA breaks even when it gems about 26% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $83.12).
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