Is Tama Tonga [Geometric Refractor] #BBA-TAM worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Tama Tonga [Geometric Refractor] #BBA-TAM sells for $93.98 against $14.25 raw: a $79.73 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($35.47) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $14.25
- PSA 10
- $93.98
- PSA 9
- $35.47
- Gem premium
- 6.6×
- 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 | $93.98 | +$54.73 | +$29.73 | −$70.27 |
| PSA 9 | $35.47 | −$3.78 | −$28.78 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $20.45 | −$18.80 | −$43.80 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $14.25 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% | $50.10 | −$14.15 |
| 50% | $64.72 | +$0.47 |
| 75% | $79.35 | +$15.10 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 49%. 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 | $122 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $93.98 | −$28.02 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $56.00 | −$66.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $56.00 | −$66.00 | 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 Tama Tonga [Geometric Refractor] #BBA-TAM — FAQ
Is Tama Tonga [Geometric Refractor] #BBA-TAM worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tama Tonga [Geometric Refractor] #BBA-TAM sells for $93.98 against $14.25 raw: a $79.73 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($35.47) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Tama Tonga [Geometric Refractor] #BBA-TAM worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tama Tonga [Geometric Refractor] #BBA-TAM (Wrestling Cards 2025 Topps Chrome WWE Blue Brand Autograph) sells for about $93.98 versus $14.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tama Tonga [Geometric Refractor] #BBA-TAM?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $122, ahead of PSA 10 at $93.98. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tama Tonga [Geometric Refractor] #BBA-TAM 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 Tama Tonga [Geometric Refractor] #BBA-TAM break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Tama Tonga [Geometric Refractor] #BBA-TAM breaks even when it gems about 49% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.47).
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