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Is Yuki Tsunoda [Gold Refractor] #HC-13 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Yuki Tsunoda [Gold Refractor] #HC-13 sells for $280 against $160 raw: a $120 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($233) 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)
- $160
- PSA 10
- $280
- PSA 9
- $233
- 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 | $280 | +$95.00 | +$70.00 | −$30.00 |
| PSA 9 | $233 | +$47.92 | +$22.92 | −$77.08 |
| PSA 8 | $141 | −$43.66 | −$68.66 | −$169 |
Net = sale price − $160 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% | $245 | +$34.69 |
| 50% | $256 | +$46.46 |
| 75% | $268 | +$58.23 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $364 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $280 | −$84.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $168 | −$196 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $168 | −$196 | 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 Yuki Tsunoda [Gold Refractor] #HC-13 — FAQ
Is Yuki Tsunoda [Gold Refractor] #HC-13 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Yuki Tsunoda [Gold Refractor] #HC-13 sells for $280 against $160 raw: a $120 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($233) 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 Yuki Tsunoda [Gold Refractor] #HC-13 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Yuki Tsunoda [Gold Refractor] #HC-13 (Racing Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Formula 1 Helmet Collection) sells for about $280 versus $160 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Yuki Tsunoda [Gold Refractor] #HC-13?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $364, ahead of PSA 10 at $280. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Yuki Tsunoda [Gold Refractor] #HC-13 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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