Is Logan Porter [Aqua Wave Refractor] #RA-LP worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Logan Porter [Aqua Wave Refractor] #RA-LP brings $41.17 versus $3.58 raw — a $37.59 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.82) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.58
- PSA 10
- $41.17
- PSA 9
- $14.82
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $41.17 | +$12.59 | −$12.41 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $14.82 | −$13.76 | −$38.76 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $8.00 | −$20.58 | −$45.58 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $3.58 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% | $21.41 | −$32.17 |
| 50% | $28.00 | −$25.59 |
| 75% | $34.58 | −$19.00 |
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 | $54.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $41.17 | −$12.83 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$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 Logan Porter [Aqua Wave Refractor] #RA-LP — FAQ
Is Logan Porter [Aqua Wave Refractor] #RA-LP worth grading?
A PSA 10 Logan Porter [Aqua Wave Refractor] #RA-LP brings $41.17 versus $3.58 raw — a $37.59 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.82) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Logan Porter [Aqua Wave Refractor] #RA-LP worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Logan Porter [Aqua Wave Refractor] #RA-LP (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Rookie Autograph) sells for about $41.17 versus $3.58 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Logan Porter [Aqua Wave Refractor] #RA-LP?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $54.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $41.17. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Logan Porter [Aqua Wave Refractor] #RA-LP 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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