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Is Mitch Richmond [Refractor w Coating] #139 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 7.9× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Mitch Richmond [Refractor w Coating] #139 sells for $412 against $51.98 raw: a $360 spread, 7.9× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $51.98
- PSA 10
- $412
- Gem premium
- 7.9×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $412 | +$335 | +$310 | +$210 |
| PSA 8 | $59.00 | −$17.98 | −$42.98 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $51.98 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 | $536 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $412 | −$124 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $247 | −$289 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $247 | −$289 | 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 Mitch Richmond [Refractor w Coating] #139 — FAQ
Is Mitch Richmond [Refractor w Coating] #139 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mitch Richmond [Refractor w Coating] #139 sells for $412 against $51.98 raw: a $360 spread, 7.9× 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 Mitch Richmond [Refractor w Coating] #139 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mitch Richmond [Refractor w Coating] #139 (Basketball Cards 1996 Finest) sells for about $412 versus $51.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.9× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mitch Richmond [Refractor w Coating] #139?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $536, ahead of PSA 10 at $412. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mitch Richmond [Refractor w Coating] #139 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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