Is Bucky Irving [Refractor] #RFA-M” worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Bucky Irving [Refractor] #RFA-M” brings $68.00 versus $26.30 raw — a $41.70 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($47.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $26.30
- PSA 10
- $68.00
- PSA 9
- $47.50
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $68.00 | +$16.70 | −$8.30 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $47.50 | −$3.80 | −$28.80 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $27.65 | −$23.65 | −$48.65 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $26.30 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% | $52.63 | −$23.68 |
| 50% | $57.75 | −$18.55 |
| 75% | $62.88 | −$13.42 |
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 | $88.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $68.00 | −$20.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $41.00 | −$47.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $41.00 | −$47.00 | 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 Bucky Irving [Refractor] #RFA-M” — FAQ
Is Bucky Irving [Refractor] #RFA-M” worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bucky Irving [Refractor] #RFA-M” brings $68.00 versus $26.30 raw — a $41.70 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($47.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Bucky Irving [Refractor] #RFA-M” worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bucky Irving [Refractor] #RFA-M” (Football Cards 2024 Topps Finest Rookie Autograph) sells for about $68.00 versus $26.30 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bucky Irving [Refractor] #RFA-M”?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $88.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $68.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bucky Irving [Refractor] #RFA-M” 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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