Is James Tibbs III [Sky Blue Refractor] #BDC-40 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 James Tibbs III [Sky Blue Refractor] #BDC-40 sells for $50.44 against $9.96 raw: a $40.48 spread, 5.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.99) 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)
- $9.96
- PSA 10
- $50.44
- PSA 9
- $39.99
- Gem premium
- 5.1×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $50.44 | +$15.48 | −$9.52 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $39.99 | +$5.03 | −$19.97 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $13.50 | −$21.46 | −$46.46 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $9.96 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% | $42.60 | −$17.36 |
| 50% | $45.22 | −$14.74 |
| 75% | $47.83 | −$12.13 |
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 | $66.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $50.44 | −$15.56 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$36.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$36.00 | 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 James Tibbs III [Sky Blue Refractor] #BDC-40 — FAQ
Is James Tibbs III [Sky Blue Refractor] #BDC-40 worth grading?
A PSA 10 James Tibbs III [Sky Blue Refractor] #BDC-40 sells for $50.44 against $9.96 raw: a $40.48 spread, 5.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.99) 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 James Tibbs III [Sky Blue Refractor] #BDC-40 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 James Tibbs III [Sky Blue Refractor] #BDC-40 (Baseball Cards 2024 Bowman Draft Chrome) sells for about $50.44 versus $9.96 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.1× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for James Tibbs III [Sky Blue Refractor] #BDC-40?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $66.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $50.44. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does James Tibbs III [Sky Blue Refractor] #BDC-40 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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