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Is Carson Benge [Blue Wave Refractor] #CPA-CBG worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Carson Benge [Blue Wave Refractor] #CPA-CBG sells for $715 against $275 raw: a $440 spread, 2.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($394) 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)
- $275
- PSA 10
- $715
- PSA 9
- $394
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $715 | +$415 | +$390 | +$290 |
| PSA 9 | $394 | +$93.88 | +$68.88 | −$31.12 |
| PSA 8 | $240 | −$60.46 | −$85.46 | −$185 |
Net = sale price − $275 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% | $474 | +$149 |
| 50% | $554 | +$229 |
| 75% | $635 | +$310 |
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 | $929 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $715 | −$214 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $429 | −$500 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $429 | −$500 | 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 [Blue Wave Refractor] #CPA-CBG — FAQ
Is Carson Benge [Blue Wave Refractor] #CPA-CBG worth grading?
A PSA 10 Carson Benge [Blue Wave Refractor] #CPA-CBG sells for $715 against $275 raw: a $440 spread, 2.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($394) 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 [Blue Wave Refractor] #CPA-CBG worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Carson Benge [Blue Wave Refractor] #CPA-CBG (Baseball Cards 2024 Bowman Draft Chrome Prospect Autograph) sells for about $715 versus $275 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Carson Benge [Blue Wave Refractor] #CPA-CBG?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $929, ahead of PSA 10 at $715. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Carson Benge [Blue Wave Refractor] #CPA-CBG 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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