Is Ethan Nwaneri [Geometric Refractor] #CA-EN worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ethan Nwaneri [Geometric Refractor] #CA-EN sells for $176 against $38.60 raw: a $137 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.95) 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)
- $38.60
- PSA 10
- $176
- PSA 9
- $65.95
- Gem premium
- 4.5×
- 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 | $176 | +$112 | +$86.90 | −$13.10 |
| PSA 9 | $65.95 | +$2.35 | −$22.65 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $38.50 | −$25.10 | −$50.10 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $38.60 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% | $93.34 | +$4.74 |
| 50% | $121 | +$32.13 |
| 75% | $148 | +$59.51 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. 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 | $228 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $176 | −$52.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $105 | −$123 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $105 | −$123 | 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 Ethan Nwaneri [Geometric Refractor] #CA-EN — FAQ
Is Ethan Nwaneri [Geometric Refractor] #CA-EN worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ethan Nwaneri [Geometric Refractor] #CA-EN sells for $176 against $38.60 raw: a $137 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.95) 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 Ethan Nwaneri [Geometric Refractor] #CA-EN worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ethan Nwaneri [Geometric Refractor] #CA-EN (Soccer Cards 2024 Topps Chrome UEFA Autograph) sells for about $176 versus $38.60 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.5× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ethan Nwaneri [Geometric Refractor] #CA-EN?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $228, ahead of PSA 10 at $176. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ethan Nwaneri [Geometric Refractor] #CA-EN 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 Ethan Nwaneri [Geometric Refractor] #CA-EN break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ethan Nwaneri [Geometric Refractor] #CA-EN breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $65.95).
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