Is Arvid Lindblad [Checker Flag Red Refractor] #117 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 446× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Arvid Lindblad [Checker Flag Red Refractor] #117 sells for $446 against $1.00 raw: a $445 spread, 446× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.00
- PSA 10
- $446
- Gem premium
- 446×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $446 | +$420 | +$395 | +$295 |
Net = sale price − $1.00 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 | $580 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $446 | −$134 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $268 | −$312 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $268 | −$312 | 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 Arvid Lindblad [Checker Flag Red Refractor] #117 — FAQ
Is Arvid Lindblad [Checker Flag Red Refractor] #117 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Arvid Lindblad [Checker Flag Red Refractor] #117 sells for $446 against $1.00 raw: a $445 spread, 446× 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 Arvid Lindblad [Checker Flag Red Refractor] #117 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Arvid Lindblad [Checker Flag Red Refractor] #117 (Racing Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Formula 1) sells for about $446 versus $1.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 446× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Arvid Lindblad [Checker Flag Red Refractor] #117?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $580, ahead of PSA 10 at $446. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Arvid Lindblad [Checker Flag Red Refractor] #117 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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