Is Black Widow [Gold Refractor] #44 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Black Widow [Gold Refractor] #44 brings $210 versus $123 raw — a $87.43 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($109) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $123
- PSA 10
- $210
- PSA 9
- $109
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- As of
- Aug 15, 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 | $210 | +$62.43 | +$37.43 | −$62.57 |
| PSA 9 | $109 | −$38.35 | −$63.35 | −$163 |
| PSA 8 | $46.00 | −$102 | −$127 | −$227 |
Net = sale price − $123 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% | $134 | −$38.16 |
| 50% | $160 | −$12.96 |
| 75% | $185 | +$12.24 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 63%. 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 | $273 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $210 | −$63.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $126 | −$147 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $126 | −$147 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $210 | $126 | $273 | $126 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $120 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $109 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $46.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Black Widow [Gold Refractor] #44 — FAQ
Is Black Widow [Gold Refractor] #44 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Black Widow [Gold Refractor] #44 brings $210 versus $123 raw — a $87.43 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($109) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Black Widow [Gold Refractor] #44 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Black Widow [Gold Refractor] #44 (Marvel 2024 Topps Chrome) sells for about $210 versus $123 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Black Widow [Gold Refractor] #44?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $273, ahead of PSA 10 at $210. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Black Widow [Gold Refractor] #44 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 Black Widow [Gold Refractor] #44 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Black Widow [Gold Refractor] #44 breaks even when it gems about 63% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $109).
Is your Marvel card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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