Is Yoshinobu Yamamoto [Red Refractor] #BA-16 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.3× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Yoshinobu Yamamoto [Red Refractor] #BA-16 sells for $6,375 against $1,200 raw: a $5,175 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,200
- PSA 10
- $6,375
- Gem premium
- 5.3×
- 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 | $6,375 | +$5,150 | +$5,125 | +$5,025 |
Net = sale price − $1,200 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $8,288 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $6,375 | −$1,913 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $3,825 | −$4,463 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $3,825 | −$4,463 | 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 Yoshinobu Yamamoto [Red Refractor] #BA-16 — FAQ
Is Yoshinobu Yamamoto [Red Refractor] #BA-16 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Yoshinobu Yamamoto [Red Refractor] #BA-16 sells for $6,375 against $1,200 raw: a $5,175 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Yoshinobu Yamamoto [Red Refractor] #BA-16 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Yoshinobu Yamamoto [Red Refractor] #BA-16 (Baseball Cards 2024 Bowman’s Best Anime) sells for about $6,375 versus $1,200 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Yoshinobu Yamamoto [Red Refractor] #BA-16?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $8,288, ahead of PSA 10 at $6,375. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Yoshinobu Yamamoto [Red Refractor] #BA-16 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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