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Is Usain Bolt [Refractor] #208 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Usain Bolt [Refractor] #208 sells for $37.19 against $2.13 raw: a $35.06 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.00) 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)
- $2.13
- PSA 10
- $37.19
- PSA 9
- $30.00
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $37.19 | +$10.06 | −$14.94 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $30.00 | +$2.87 | −$22.13 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $8.01 | −$19.12 | −$44.12 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $2.13 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% | $31.80 | −$20.33 |
| 50% | $33.59 | −$18.54 |
| 75% | $35.39 | −$16.74 |
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 | $48.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $37.19 | −$10.81 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$26.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.00 | −$26.00 | 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 Usain Bolt [Refractor] #208 — FAQ
Is Usain Bolt [Refractor] #208 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Usain Bolt [Refractor] #208 sells for $37.19 against $2.13 raw: a $35.06 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.00) 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 Usain Bolt [Refractor] #208 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Usain Bolt [Refractor] #208 (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Allen & Ginter Chrome) sells for about $37.19 versus $2.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Usain Bolt [Refractor] #208?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $48.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $37.19. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Usain Bolt [Refractor] #208 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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