Is Waldo Cortes Acosta [Gold Refractor] #19 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Waldo Cortes Acosta [Gold Refractor] #19 sells for $165 against $34.99 raw: a $130 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.28) 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)
- $34.99
- PSA 10
- $165
- PSA 9
- $61.28
- Gem premium
- 4.7×
- 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 | $165 | +$105 | +$80.41 | −$19.59 |
| PSA 9 | $61.28 | +$1.29 | −$23.71 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $35.53 | −$24.46 | −$49.46 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $34.99 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% | $87.31 | +$2.32 |
| 50% | $113 | +$28.35 |
| 75% | $139 | +$54.38 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 23%. 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 | $215 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $165 | −$49.60 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $99.00 | −$116 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $99.00 | −$116 | 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 [Gold Refractor] #19 — FAQ
Is Waldo Cortes Acosta [Gold Refractor] #19 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Waldo Cortes Acosta [Gold Refractor] #19 sells for $165 against $34.99 raw: a $130 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.28) 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 Waldo Cortes Acosta [Gold Refractor] #19 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Waldo Cortes Acosta [Gold Refractor] #19 (Ufc Cards 2025 Topps Chrome UFC) sells for about $165 versus $34.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.7× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Waldo Cortes Acosta [Gold Refractor] #19?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $215, ahead of PSA 10 at $165. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Waldo Cortes Acosta [Gold 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 [Gold Refractor] #19 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Waldo Cortes Acosta [Gold Refractor] #19 breaks even when it gems about 23% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $61.28).
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