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Is Ceddanne Rafaela [Gold] #USA-CR worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Ceddanne Rafaela [Gold] #USA-CR brings $331 versus $151 raw — a $180 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($141) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $151
- PSA 10
- $331
- PSA 9
- $141
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $331 | +$155 | +$130 | +$29.75 |
| PSA 9 | $141 | −$35.05 | −$60.05 | −$160 |
| PSA 8 | $134 | −$42.22 | −$67.22 | −$167 |
Net = sale price − $151 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% | $189 | −$12.60 |
| 50% | $236 | +$34.85 |
| 75% | $284 | +$82.30 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 32%. 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 | $430 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $331 | −$99.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $199 | −$231 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $199 | −$231 | 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 Ceddanne Rafaela [Gold] #USA-CR — FAQ
Is Ceddanne Rafaela [Gold] #USA-CR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ceddanne Rafaela [Gold] #USA-CR brings $331 versus $151 raw — a $180 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($141) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Ceddanne Rafaela [Gold] #USA-CR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ceddanne Rafaela [Gold] #USA-CR (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Sapphire Update Autograph) sells for about $331 versus $151 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ceddanne Rafaela [Gold] #USA-CR?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $430, ahead of PSA 10 at $331. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ceddanne Rafaela [Gold] #USA-CR 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 Ceddanne Rafaela [Gold] #USA-CR break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ceddanne Rafaela [Gold] #USA-CR breaks even when it gems about 32% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $141).
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