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Is Alex Pereira [Purple Checkerboard Refractor] #101 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Alex Pereira [Purple Checkerboard Refractor] #101 sells for $45.50 against $4.67 raw: a $40.83 spread, 9.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.00) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.67
- PSA 10
- $45.50
- PSA 9
- $30.00
- Gem premium
- 9.7×
- 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 | $45.50 | +$15.83 | −$9.17 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $30.00 | +$0.33 | −$24.67 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $27.49 | −$2.18 | −$27.18 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $4.67 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% | $33.88 | −$20.80 |
| 50% | $37.75 | −$16.92 |
| 75% | $41.63 | −$13.05 |
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 | $59.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $45.50 | −$13.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $27.00 | −$32.00 | 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 Alex Pereira [Purple Checkerboard Refractor] #101 — FAQ
Is Alex Pereira [Purple Checkerboard Refractor] #101 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alex Pereira [Purple Checkerboard Refractor] #101 sells for $45.50 against $4.67 raw: a $40.83 spread, 9.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.00) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Alex Pereira [Purple Checkerboard Refractor] #101 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alex Pereira [Purple Checkerboard Refractor] #101 (Ufc Cards 2024 Topps Finest UFC) sells for about $45.50 versus $4.67 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alex Pereira [Purple Checkerboard Refractor] #101?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $59.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $45.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alex Pereira [Purple Checkerboard Refractor] #101 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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