Is Caleb Williams [Blue Checkerboard Refractor] #P-CW worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Caleb Williams [Blue Checkerboard Refractor] #P-CW brings $477 versus $325 raw — a $152 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($313) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $325
- PSA 10
- $477
- PSA 9
- $313
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $477 | +$127 | +$102 | +$2.40 |
| PSA 9 | $313 | −$37.00 | −$62.00 | −$162 |
| PSA 8 | $285 | −$65.11 | −$90.11 | −$190 |
Net = sale price − $325 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% | $354 | −$20.90 |
| 50% | $395 | +$20.20 |
| 75% | $436 | +$61.30 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 38%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $621 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $477 | −$144 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $286 | −$335 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $286 | −$335 | 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 [Blue Checkerboard Refractor] #P-CW — FAQ
Is Caleb Williams [Blue Checkerboard Refractor] #P-CW worth grading?
A PSA 10 Caleb Williams [Blue Checkerboard Refractor] #P-CW brings $477 versus $325 raw — a $152 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($313) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Caleb Williams [Blue Checkerboard Refractor] #P-CW worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Caleb Williams [Blue Checkerboard Refractor] #P-CW (Football Cards 2024 Topps Finest Prodigies Autograph) sells for about $477 versus $325 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Caleb Williams [Blue Checkerboard Refractor] #P-CW?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $621, ahead of PSA 10 at $477. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Caleb Williams [Blue Checkerboard Refractor] #P-CW 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.
What gem rate makes grading Caleb Williams [Blue Checkerboard Refractor] #P-CW break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Caleb Williams [Blue Checkerboard Refractor] #P-CW breaks even when it gems about 38% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $313).
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