Is Gareth Bale [Gold Refractor] #TA-GB worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gareth Bale [Gold Refractor] #TA-GB sells for $308 against $80.50 raw: a $227 spread, 3.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($123) 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)
- $80.50
- PSA 10
- $308
- PSA 9
- $123
- Gem premium
- 3.8×
- 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 | $308 | +$202 | +$177 | +$77.04 |
| PSA 9 | $123 | +$17.03 | −$7.97 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $73.70 | −$31.80 | −$56.80 | −$157 |
Net = sale price − $80.50 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% | $169 | +$38.28 |
| 50% | $215 | +$84.54 |
| 75% | $261 | +$131 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 | $400 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $308 | −$92.46 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $185 | −$215 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $185 | −$215 | 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 Gareth Bale [Gold Refractor] #TA-GB — FAQ
Is Gareth Bale [Gold Refractor] #TA-GB worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gareth Bale [Gold Refractor] #TA-GB sells for $308 against $80.50 raw: a $227 spread, 3.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($123) 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 Gareth Bale [Gold Refractor] #TA-GB worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gareth Bale [Gold Refractor] #TA-GB (Soccer Cards 2024 Topps Chrome MLS Trailblazers Autograph) sells for about $308 versus $80.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gareth Bale [Gold Refractor] #TA-GB?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $400, ahead of PSA 10 at $308. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gareth Bale [Gold Refractor] #TA-GB 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 Gareth Bale [Gold Refractor] #TA-GB break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gareth Bale [Gold Refractor] #TA-GB breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $123).
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