Is Jayden Daniels [Blue Checkerboard Refractor] #RFA-JD worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Jayden Daniels [Blue Checkerboard Refractor] #RFA-JD brings $807 versus $308 raw — a $499 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($308) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $308
- PSA 10
- $807
- PSA 9
- $308
- 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 | $807 | +$474 | +$449 | +$349 |
| PSA 9 | $308 | −$25.25 | −$50.25 | −$150 |
| PSA 8 | $219 | −$114 | −$139 | −$239 |
Net = sale price − $308 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% | $432 | +$74.50 |
| 50% | $557 | +$199 |
| 75% | $682 | +$324 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 10%. 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 | $1,048 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $807 | −$242 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $484 | −$564 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $484 | −$564 | 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 Jayden Daniels [Blue Checkerboard Refractor] #RFA-JD — FAQ
Is Jayden Daniels [Blue Checkerboard Refractor] #RFA-JD worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jayden Daniels [Blue Checkerboard Refractor] #RFA-JD brings $807 versus $308 raw — a $499 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($308) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Jayden Daniels [Blue Checkerboard Refractor] #RFA-JD worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jayden Daniels [Blue Checkerboard Refractor] #RFA-JD (Football Cards 2024 Topps Finest Rookie Autograph) sells for about $807 versus $308 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jayden Daniels [Blue Checkerboard Refractor] #RFA-JD?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,048, ahead of PSA 10 at $807. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jayden Daniels [Blue Checkerboard Refractor] #RFA-JD 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 Jayden Daniels [Blue Checkerboard Refractor] #RFA-JD break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jayden Daniels [Blue Checkerboard Refractor] #RFA-JD breaks even when it gems about 10% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $308).
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