Is Carlos Prates [Geometric Refractor] #40 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 12× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Carlos Prates [Geometric Refractor] #40 sells for $72.08 against $6.00 raw: a $66.08 spread, 12× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.80) 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)
- $6.00
- PSA 10
- $72.08
- PSA 9
- $18.80
- Gem premium
- 12×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $72.08 | +$41.08 | +$16.08 | −$83.92 |
| PSA 9 | $18.80 | −$12.20 | −$37.20 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $10.24 | −$20.76 | −$45.76 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $6.00 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% | $32.12 | −$23.88 |
| 50% | $45.44 | −$10.56 |
| 75% | $58.76 | +$2.76 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 70%. 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 | $94.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $72.08 | −$21.92 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $43.00 | −$51.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $43.00 | −$51.00 | 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 Carlos Prates [Geometric Refractor] #40 — FAQ
Is Carlos Prates [Geometric Refractor] #40 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Carlos Prates [Geometric Refractor] #40 sells for $72.08 against $6.00 raw: a $66.08 spread, 12× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.80) 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 Carlos Prates [Geometric Refractor] #40 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Carlos Prates [Geometric Refractor] #40 (Ufc Cards 2025 Topps Chrome UFC) sells for about $72.08 versus $6.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Carlos Prates [Geometric Refractor] #40?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $94.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $72.08. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Carlos Prates [Geometric Refractor] #40 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 Carlos Prates [Geometric Refractor] #40 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Carlos Prates [Geometric Refractor] #40 breaks even when it gems about 70% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $18.80).
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