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Is CM Punk [Gold Refractor] #MEA-CMP worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 CM Punk [Gold Refractor] #MEA-CMP brings $355 versus $198 raw — a $157 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($175) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $198
- PSA 10
- $355
- PSA 9
- $175
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $355 | +$132 | +$107 | +$7.05 |
| PSA 9 | $175 | −$47.95 | −$72.95 | −$173 |
| PSA 8 | $175 | −$48.14 | −$73.14 | −$173 |
Net = sale price − $198 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% | $220 | −$27.95 |
| 50% | $265 | +$17.05 |
| 75% | $310 | +$62.05 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 41%. 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 | $462 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $355 | −$107 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $213 | −$249 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $213 | −$249 | 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 CM Punk [Gold Refractor] #MEA-CMP — FAQ
Is CM Punk [Gold Refractor] #MEA-CMP worth grading?
A PSA 10 CM Punk [Gold Refractor] #MEA-CMP brings $355 versus $198 raw — a $157 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($175) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 CM Punk [Gold Refractor] #MEA-CMP worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 CM Punk [Gold Refractor] #MEA-CMP (Wrestling Cards 2025 Topps Chrome WWE Main Event Autograph) sells for about $355 versus $198 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for CM Punk [Gold Refractor] #MEA-CMP?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $462, ahead of PSA 10 at $355. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does CM Punk [Gold Refractor] #MEA-CMP 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 CM Punk [Gold Refractor] #MEA-CMP break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting CM Punk [Gold Refractor] #MEA-CMP breaks even when it gems about 41% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $175).
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