Is Andrew Lang [Refractor] #54 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Andrew Lang [Refractor] #54 sells for $5,655 against $5.99 raw: a $5,649 spread, 944× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.87) 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)
- $5.99
- PSA 10
- $5,655
- PSA 9
- $57.87
- Gem premium
- 944×
- 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 | $5,655 | +$5,624 | +$5,599 | +$5,499 |
| PSA 9 | $57.87 | +$26.88 | +$1.88 | −$98.12 |
| PSA 8 | $33.00 | +$2.01 | −$22.99 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $5.99 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% | $1,457 | +$1,401 |
| 50% | $2,856 | +$2,800 |
| 75% | $4,256 | +$4,200 |
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 | $7,352 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $5,655 | −$1,697 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $3,393 | −$3,959 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $3,393 | −$3,959 | 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 Andrew Lang [Refractor] #54 — FAQ
Is Andrew Lang [Refractor] #54 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Andrew Lang [Refractor] #54 sells for $5,655 against $5.99 raw: a $5,649 spread, 944× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.87) 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 Andrew Lang [Refractor] #54 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Andrew Lang [Refractor] #54 (Basketball Cards 1993 Finest) sells for about $5,655 versus $5.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 944× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Andrew Lang [Refractor] #54?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $7,352, ahead of PSA 10 at $5,655. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Andrew Lang [Refractor] #54 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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