Is CM Punk [Gold Refractor] #SMY-CMP3 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of CM Punk [Gold Refractor] #SMY-CMP3 sell for $40.69, only $23.19 above the $17.50 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($34.74) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $17.50
- PSA 10
- $40.69
- PSA 9
- $34.74
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $40.69 | −$1.81 | −$26.81 | −$127 |
| PSA 9 | $34.74 | −$7.76 | −$32.76 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $20.01 | −$22.49 | −$47.49 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $17.50 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% | $36.23 | −$31.27 |
| 50% | $37.72 | −$29.78 |
| 75% | $39.20 | −$28.30 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $53.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $40.69 | −$12.31 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $24.00 | −$29.00 | 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 CM Punk [Gold Refractor] #SMY-CMP3 — FAQ
Is CM Punk [Gold Refractor] #SMY-CMP3 worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of CM Punk [Gold Refractor] #SMY-CMP3 sell for $40.69, only $23.19 above the $17.50 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($34.74) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 CM Punk [Gold Refractor] #SMY-CMP3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 CM Punk [Gold Refractor] #SMY-CMP3 (Wrestling Cards 2025 Topps Chrome WWE Slammy) sells for about $40.69 versus $17.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for CM Punk [Gold Refractor] #SMY-CMP3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $53.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.69. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does CM Punk [Gold Refractor] #SMY-CMP3 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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