Is Brahim Diaz [Purple Refractor] #BA-BD worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Brahim Diaz [Purple Refractor] #BA-BD sells for $97.32 against $17.50 raw: a $79.82 spread, 5.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.00) 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)
- $17.50
- PSA 10
- $97.32
- PSA 9
- $51.00
- Gem premium
- 5.6×
- 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 | $97.32 | +$54.82 | +$29.82 | −$70.18 |
| PSA 9 | $51.00 | +$8.50 | −$16.50 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $46.25 | +$3.75 | −$21.25 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $17.50 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% | $62.58 | −$4.92 |
| 50% | $74.16 | +$6.66 |
| 75% | $85.74 | +$18.24 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 36%. 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 | $127 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $97.32 | −$29.68 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $58.00 | −$69.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $58.00 | −$69.00 | 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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Grading Brahim Diaz [Purple Refractor] #BA-BD — FAQ
Is Brahim Diaz [Purple Refractor] #BA-BD worth grading?
A PSA 10 Brahim Diaz [Purple Refractor] #BA-BD sells for $97.32 against $17.50 raw: a $79.82 spread, 5.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.00) 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 Brahim Diaz [Purple Refractor] #BA-BD worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Brahim Diaz [Purple Refractor] #BA-BD (Soccer Cards 2024 Topps Finest UEFA Autograph) sells for about $97.32 versus $17.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Brahim Diaz [Purple Refractor] #BA-BD?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $127, ahead of PSA 10 at $97.32. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Brahim Diaz [Purple Refractor] #BA-BD 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 Brahim Diaz [Purple Refractor] #BA-BD break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Brahim Diaz [Purple Refractor] #BA-BD breaks even when it gems about 36% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $51.00).
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