Is Cooper DeJean [Aqua Refractor] #RA-CDE worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Cooper DeJean [Aqua Refractor] #RA-CDE sells for $155 against $35.00 raw: a $120 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.00) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $35.00
- PSA 10
- $155
- PSA 9
- $70.00
- Gem premium
- 4.4×
- 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 | $155 | +$95.28 | +$70.28 | −$29.72 |
| PSA 9 | $70.00 | +$10.00 | −$15.00 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $35.08 | −$24.92 | −$49.92 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $35.00 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% | $91.32 | +$6.32 |
| 50% | $113 | +$27.64 |
| 75% | $134 | +$48.96 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $202 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $155 | −$46.72 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $93.00 | −$109 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $93.00 | −$109 | 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 Cooper DeJean [Aqua Refractor] #RA-CDE — FAQ
Is Cooper DeJean [Aqua Refractor] #RA-CDE worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cooper DeJean [Aqua Refractor] #RA-CDE sells for $155 against $35.00 raw: a $120 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.00) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Cooper DeJean [Aqua Refractor] #RA-CDE worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cooper DeJean [Aqua Refractor] #RA-CDE (Football Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Rookie Autograph) sells for about $155 versus $35.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cooper DeJean [Aqua Refractor] #RA-CDE?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $202, ahead of PSA 10 at $155. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cooper DeJean [Aqua Refractor] #RA-CDE 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 Cooper DeJean [Aqua Refractor] #RA-CDE break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cooper DeJean [Aqua Refractor] #RA-CDE breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $70.00).
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