Is Caleb Williams [Lazer Refractor] #Y-1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Caleb Williams [Lazer Refractor] #Y-1 sells for $90.90 against $6.47 raw: a $84.43 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.50) 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)
- $6.47
- PSA 10
- $90.90
- PSA 9
- $35.50
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $90.90 | +$59.43 | +$34.43 | −$65.57 |
| PSA 9 | $35.50 | +$4.03 | −$20.97 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $11.97 | −$19.50 | −$44.50 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $6.47 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% | $49.35 | −$7.12 |
| 50% | $63.20 | +$6.73 |
| 75% | $77.05 | +$20.58 |
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 | $118 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $90.90 | −$27.10 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $55.00 | −$63.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $23.51 | −$94.49 | 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 [Lazer Refractor] #Y-1 — FAQ
Is Caleb Williams [Lazer Refractor] #Y-1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Caleb Williams [Lazer Refractor] #Y-1 sells for $90.90 against $6.47 raw: a $84.43 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.50) 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 Caleb Williams [Lazer Refractor] #Y-1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Caleb Williams [Lazer Refractor] #Y-1 (Football Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Youthquake) sells for about $90.90 versus $6.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Caleb Williams [Lazer Refractor] #Y-1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $118, ahead of PSA 10 at $90.90. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Caleb Williams [Lazer Refractor] #Y-1 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 [Lazer Refractor] #Y-1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Caleb Williams [Lazer Refractor] #Y-1 breaks even when it gems about 38% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.50).
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