Is Alex Karaban [Refractor] #B24-AK worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.8× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Alex Karaban [Refractor] #B24-AK sells for $51.20 against $5.23 raw: a $45.97 spread, 9.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.11) 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)
- $5.23
- PSA 10
- $51.20
- PSA 9
- $18.11
- Gem premium
- 9.8×
- 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 | $51.20 | +$20.97 | −$4.03 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $18.11 | −$12.12 | −$37.12 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $9.85 | −$20.38 | −$45.38 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $5.23 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% | $26.38 | −$28.85 |
| 50% | $34.66 | −$20.57 |
| 75% | $42.93 | −$12.30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $67.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $51.20 | −$15.80 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.00 | −$36.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $31.00 | −$36.00 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Alex Karaban [Refractor] #B24-AK — FAQ
Is Alex Karaban [Refractor] #B24-AK worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alex Karaban [Refractor] #B24-AK sells for $51.20 against $5.23 raw: a $45.97 spread, 9.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.11) 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 Alex Karaban [Refractor] #B24-AK worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alex Karaban [Refractor] #B24-AK (Basketball Cards 2024 Bowman Best University Autograph) sells for about $51.20 versus $5.23 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.8× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alex Karaban [Refractor] #B24-AK?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $67.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $51.20. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alex Karaban [Refractor] #B24-AK 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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