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Is Carson Benge [Pearl Refractor] #BDC-28 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Carson Benge [Pearl Refractor] #BDC-28 brings $250 versus $207 raw — a $43.07 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($96.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $207
- PSA 10
- $250
- PSA 9
- $96.00
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $250 | +$18.07 | −$6.93 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $96.00 | −$136 | −$161 | −$261 |
Net = sale price − $207 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% | $135 | −$122 |
| 50% | $173 | −$83.93 |
| 75% | $212 | −$45.43 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $325 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $250 | −$75.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $150 | −$175 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $150 | −$175 | 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 [Pearl Refractor] #BDC-28 — FAQ
Is Carson Benge [Pearl Refractor] #BDC-28 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Carson Benge [Pearl Refractor] #BDC-28 brings $250 versus $207 raw — a $43.07 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($96.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Carson Benge [Pearl Refractor] #BDC-28 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Carson Benge [Pearl Refractor] #BDC-28 (Baseball Cards 2024 Bowman Draft Chrome) sells for about $250 versus $207 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.2× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Carson Benge [Pearl Refractor] #BDC-28?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $325, ahead of PSA 10 at $250. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Carson Benge [Pearl 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.
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