Is Jayden Daniels [Pink Refractor] #Y-3 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.3× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Jayden Daniels [Pink Refractor] #Y-3 sells for $51.00 against $5.49 raw: a $45.51 spread, 9.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.02) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.49
- PSA 10
- $51.00
- PSA 9
- $23.02
- Gem premium
- 9.3×
- 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 | $51.00 | +$20.51 | −$4.49 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $23.02 | −$7.47 | −$32.47 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $12.31 | −$18.18 | −$43.18 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $5.49 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% | $30.02 | −$25.48 |
| 50% | $37.01 | −$18.48 |
| 75% | $44.01 | −$11.48 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $69.99 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $66.00 | −$3.99 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $51.00 | −$18.99 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$41.99 | 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 [Pink Refractor] #Y-3 — FAQ
Is Jayden Daniels [Pink Refractor] #Y-3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jayden Daniels [Pink Refractor] #Y-3 sells for $51.00 against $5.49 raw: a $45.51 spread, 9.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.02) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Jayden Daniels [Pink Refractor] #Y-3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jayden Daniels [Pink Refractor] #Y-3 (Football Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Youthquake) sells for about $51.00 versus $5.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jayden Daniels [Pink Refractor] #Y-3?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $69.99, ahead of BGS 10 at $66.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jayden Daniels [Pink Refractor] #Y-3 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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