Is Carson Benge [Lunar Glow Refractor] #BDC-28 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Carson Benge [Lunar Glow Refractor] #BDC-28 sells for $150 against $14.66 raw: a $135 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.00) 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)
- $14.66
- PSA 10
- $150
- PSA 9
- $50.00
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $150 | +$110 | +$85.34 | −$14.66 |
| PSA 9 | $50.00 | +$10.34 | −$14.66 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $17.46 | −$22.20 | −$47.20 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $14.66 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% | $75.00 | +$10.34 |
| 50% | $100 | +$35.34 |
| 75% | $125 | +$60.34 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $195 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $150 | −$45.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $90.00 | −$105 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $90.00 | −$105 | 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 Carson Benge [Lunar Glow Refractor] #BDC-28 — FAQ
Is Carson Benge [Lunar Glow Refractor] #BDC-28 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Carson Benge [Lunar Glow Refractor] #BDC-28 sells for $150 against $14.66 raw: a $135 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.00) 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 Carson Benge [Lunar Glow Refractor] #BDC-28 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Carson Benge [Lunar Glow Refractor] #BDC-28 (Baseball Cards 2024 Bowman Draft Chrome) sells for about $150 versus $14.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Carson Benge [Lunar Glow Refractor] #BDC-28?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $195, ahead of PSA 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Carson Benge [Lunar Glow Refractor] #BDC-28 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 Carson Benge [Lunar Glow Refractor] #BDC-28 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Carson Benge [Lunar Glow Refractor] #BDC-28 breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.00).
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