Is Waldo Cortes Acosta [Blue Geometric Refractor] #19 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 7.3× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Waldo Cortes Acosta [Blue Geometric Refractor] #19 sells for $63.40 against $8.71 raw: a $54.69 spread, 7.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.67) 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)
- $8.71
- PSA 10
- $63.40
- PSA 9
- $22.67
- Gem premium
- 7.3×
- 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 | $63.40 | +$29.69 | +$4.69 | −$95.31 |
| PSA 9 | $22.67 | −$11.04 | −$36.04 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $12.55 | −$21.16 | −$46.16 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $8.71 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% | $32.85 | −$25.86 |
| 50% | $43.03 | −$15.68 |
| 75% | $53.22 | −$5.49 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 88%. 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 | $82.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $63.40 | −$18.60 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $38.00 | −$44.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $38.00 | −$44.00 | 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 Waldo Cortes Acosta [Blue Geometric Refractor] #19 — FAQ
Is Waldo Cortes Acosta [Blue Geometric Refractor] #19 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Waldo Cortes Acosta [Blue Geometric Refractor] #19 sells for $63.40 against $8.71 raw: a $54.69 spread, 7.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.67) 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 Waldo Cortes Acosta [Blue Geometric Refractor] #19 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Waldo Cortes Acosta [Blue Geometric Refractor] #19 (Ufc Cards 2025 Topps Chrome UFC) sells for about $63.40 versus $8.71 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.3× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Waldo Cortes Acosta [Blue Geometric Refractor] #19?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $82.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $63.40. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Waldo Cortes Acosta [Blue Geometric Refractor] #19 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 Waldo Cortes Acosta [Blue Geometric Refractor] #19 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Waldo Cortes Acosta [Blue Geometric Refractor] #19 breaks even when it gems about 88% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $22.67).
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