Is Ricky Pierce [Refractor] #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ricky Pierce [Refractor] #5 sells for $119 against $5.66 raw: a $113 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.87) 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)
- $5.66
- PSA 10
- $119
- PSA 9
- $30.87
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $119 | +$88.24 | +$63.24 | −$36.76 |
| PSA 9 | $30.87 | +$0.21 | −$24.79 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $26.47 | −$4.19 | −$29.19 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $5.66 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% | $52.88 | −$2.78 |
| 50% | $74.89 | +$19.23 |
| 75% | $96.89 | +$41.23 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 28%. 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 | $155 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $119 | −$36.10 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $71.00 | −$84.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $71.00 | −$84.00 | 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 Ricky Pierce [Refractor] #5 — FAQ
Is Ricky Pierce [Refractor] #5 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ricky Pierce [Refractor] #5 sells for $119 against $5.66 raw: a $113 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.87) 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 Ricky Pierce [Refractor] #5 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ricky Pierce [Refractor] #5 (Basketball Cards 1993 Finest) sells for about $119 versus $5.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ricky Pierce [Refractor] #5?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $155, ahead of PSA 10 at $119. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ricky Pierce [Refractor] #5 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 Ricky Pierce [Refractor] #5 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ricky Pierce [Refractor] #5 breaks even when it gems about 28% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.87).
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