Is Caleb Williams [Refractor] #247 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.2× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Caleb Williams [Refractor] #247 sells for $64.59 against $19.99 raw: a $44.60 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($38.51) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $19.99
- PSA 10
- $64.59
- PSA 9
- $38.51
- Gem premium
- 3.2×
- 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 | $64.59 | +$19.60 | −$5.40 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $38.51 | −$6.48 | −$31.48 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $22.22 | −$22.77 | −$47.77 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $19.99 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% | $45.03 | −$24.96 |
| 50% | $51.55 | −$18.44 |
| 75% | $58.07 | −$11.92 |
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 | $84.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $64.59 | −$19.41 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $39.00 | −$45.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $39.00 | −$45.00 | 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 Caleb Williams [Refractor] #247 — FAQ
Is Caleb Williams [Refractor] #247 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Caleb Williams [Refractor] #247 sells for $64.59 against $19.99 raw: a $44.60 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($38.51) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Caleb Williams [Refractor] #247 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Caleb Williams [Refractor] #247 (Football Cards 2024 Topps Finest) sells for about $64.59 versus $19.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Caleb Williams [Refractor] #247?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $84.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $64.59. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Caleb Williams [Refractor] #247 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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