Is Jacob Wilson [Refractor] #PA-JW worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Jacob Wilson [Refractor] #PA-JW brings $152 versus $83.98 raw — a $67.52 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($100) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $83.98
- PSA 10
- $152
- PSA 9
- $100
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $152 | +$42.52 | +$17.52 | −$82.48 |
| PSA 9 | $100 | −$8.98 | −$33.98 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $74.70 | −$34.28 | −$59.28 | −$159 |
Net = sale price − $83.98 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% | $113 | −$21.11 |
| 50% | $126 | −$8.23 |
| 75% | $139 | +$4.64 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 66%. 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 | $197 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $152 | −$45.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $91.00 | −$106 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $91.00 | −$106 | 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 Jacob Wilson [Refractor] #PA-JW — FAQ
Is Jacob Wilson [Refractor] #PA-JW worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jacob Wilson [Refractor] #PA-JW brings $152 versus $83.98 raw — a $67.52 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($100) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Jacob Wilson [Refractor] #PA-JW worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jacob Wilson [Refractor] #PA-JW (Baseball Cards 2024 Bowman Sterling Prospect Autograph) sells for about $152 versus $83.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jacob Wilson [Refractor] #PA-JW?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $197, ahead of PSA 10 at $152. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jacob Wilson [Refractor] #PA-JW 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 Jacob Wilson [Refractor] #PA-JW break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jacob Wilson [Refractor] #PA-JW breaks even when it gems about 66% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $100).
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