Is Caleb Bonemer [Sky Blue Refractor] #BDC-31 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.2× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Caleb Bonemer [Sky Blue Refractor] #BDC-31 sells for $52.00 against $10.04 raw: a $41.96 spread, 5.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($30.89) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $10.04
- PSA 10
- $52.00
- PSA 9
- $30.89
- Gem premium
- 5.2×
- 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 | $52.00 | +$16.96 | −$8.04 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $30.89 | −$4.15 | −$29.15 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $6.08 | −$28.96 | −$53.96 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $10.04 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% | $36.17 | −$23.87 |
| 50% | $41.45 | −$18.59 |
| 75% | $46.72 | −$13.32 |
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 | $68.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $52.00 | −$16.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.00 | −$37.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $31.00 | −$37.00 | 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 Caleb Bonemer [Sky Blue Refractor] #BDC-31 — FAQ
Is Caleb Bonemer [Sky Blue Refractor] #BDC-31 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Caleb Bonemer [Sky Blue Refractor] #BDC-31 sells for $52.00 against $10.04 raw: a $41.96 spread, 5.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($30.89) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Caleb Bonemer [Sky Blue Refractor] #BDC-31 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Caleb Bonemer [Sky Blue Refractor] #BDC-31 (Baseball Cards 2024 Bowman Draft Chrome) sells for about $52.00 versus $10.04 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.2× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Caleb Bonemer [Sky Blue Refractor] #BDC-31?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $68.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $52.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Caleb Bonemer [Sky Blue Refractor] #BDC-31 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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