Is Glen Rice [Refractor] #133 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 19× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Glen Rice [Refractor] #133 sells for $158 against $8.50 raw: a $149 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.50
- PSA 10
- $158
- Gem premium
- 19×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $158 | +$124 | +$99.00 | −$1.00 |
| PSA 8 | $4.99 | −$28.51 | −$53.51 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $8.50 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $205 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $158 | −$47.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $95.00 | −$110 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $95.00 | −$110 | 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 Glen Rice [Refractor] #133 — FAQ
Is Glen Rice [Refractor] #133 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Glen Rice [Refractor] #133 sells for $158 against $8.50 raw: a $149 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Glen Rice [Refractor] #133 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Glen Rice [Refractor] #133 (Basketball Cards 1997 Finest) sells for about $158 versus $8.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Glen Rice [Refractor] #133?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $205, ahead of PSA 10 at $158. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Glen Rice [Refractor] #133 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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