Is Cooper Flagg [Black Head Shot Autograph Refractor] #78 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Cooper Flagg [Black Head Shot Autograph Refractor] #78 brings $9,999 versus $5,500 raw — a $4,499 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $5,500
- PSA 10
- $9,999
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $9,999 | +$4,474 | +$4,449 | +$4,349 |
Net = sale price − $5,500 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 | $12,999 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $9,999 | −$3,000 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $5,999 | −$7,000 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $5,999 | −$7,000 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $9,999 | $5,999 | $12,999 | $5,999 |
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Grading Cooper Flagg [Black Head Shot Autograph Refractor] #78 — FAQ
Is Cooper Flagg [Black Head Shot Autograph Refractor] #78 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cooper Flagg [Black Head Shot Autograph Refractor] #78 brings $9,999 versus $5,500 raw — a $4,499 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
How much is a PSA 10 Cooper Flagg [Black Head Shot Autograph Refractor] #78 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cooper Flagg [Black Head Shot Autograph Refractor] #78 (Basketball Cards 2024 Topps Chrome McDonald’s All American) sells for about $9,999 versus $5,500 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cooper Flagg [Black Head Shot Autograph Refractor] #78?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $12,999, ahead of PSA 10 at $9,999. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cooper Flagg [Black Head Shot Autograph Refractor] #78 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.
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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