Is Karim Abdul Jabbar [Refractor] #52 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 33× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Karim Abdul Jabbar [Refractor] #52 sells for $48.57 against $1.49 raw: a $47.08 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.49
- PSA 10
- $48.57
- Gem premium
- 33×
- 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 | $48.57 | +$22.08 | −$2.92 | −$103 |
Net = sale price − $1.49 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $63.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $48.57 | −$14.43 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.00 | −$34.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $29.00 | −$34.00 | 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 Karim Abdul Jabbar [Refractor] #52 — FAQ
Is Karim Abdul Jabbar [Refractor] #52 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Karim Abdul Jabbar [Refractor] #52 sells for $48.57 against $1.49 raw: a $47.08 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Karim Abdul Jabbar [Refractor] #52 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Karim Abdul Jabbar [Refractor] #52 (Football Cards 1998 Topps Chrome) sells for about $48.57 versus $1.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Karim Abdul Jabbar [Refractor] #52?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $63.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $48.57. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Karim Abdul Jabbar [Refractor] #52 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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