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Is Jordan Lawlar [Black Eclipse Refractor] #STN-4 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jordan Lawlar [Black Eclipse Refractor] #STN-4 sells for $450 against $43.14 raw: a $407 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.44) 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)
- $43.14
- PSA 10
- $450
- PSA 9
- $70.44
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $450 | +$382 | +$357 | +$257 |
| PSA 9 | $70.44 | +$2.30 | −$22.70 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $40.59 | −$27.55 | −$52.55 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $43.14 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% | $165 | +$72.19 |
| 50% | $260 | +$167 |
| 75% | $355 | +$262 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $585 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $450 | −$135 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $270 | −$315 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $270 | −$315 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Jordan Lawlar [Black Eclipse Refractor] #STN-4 — FAQ
Is Jordan Lawlar [Black Eclipse Refractor] #STN-4 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jordan Lawlar [Black Eclipse Refractor] #STN-4 sells for $450 against $43.14 raw: a $407 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.44) 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 Jordan Lawlar [Black Eclipse Refractor] #STN-4 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jordan Lawlar [Black Eclipse Refractor] #STN-4 (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Cosmic Chrome Stars in the Night) sells for about $450 versus $43.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jordan Lawlar [Black Eclipse Refractor] #STN-4?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $585, ahead of PSA 10 at $450. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jordan Lawlar [Black Eclipse Refractor] #STN-4 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 Jordan Lawlar [Black Eclipse Refractor] #STN-4 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jordan Lawlar [Black Eclipse Refractor] #STN-4 breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $70.44).
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