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Is Islam Makhachev [Gold Refractor] #TTC-19 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.0× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Islam Makhachev [Gold Refractor] #TTC-19 sells for $128 against $25.80 raw: a $103 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($47.43) 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)
- $25.80
- PSA 10
- $128
- PSA 9
- $47.43
- Gem premium
- 5.0×
- 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 | $128 | +$77.64 | +$52.64 | −$47.36 |
| PSA 9 | $47.43 | −$3.37 | −$28.37 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $27.31 | −$23.49 | −$48.49 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $25.80 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% | $67.68 | −$8.12 |
| 50% | $87.94 | +$12.14 |
| 75% | $108 | +$32.39 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 35%. 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 | $167 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $128 | −$38.56 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $77.00 | −$90.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $77.00 | −$90.00 | 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 Islam Makhachev [Gold Refractor] #TTC-19 — FAQ
Is Islam Makhachev [Gold Refractor] #TTC-19 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Islam Makhachev [Gold Refractor] #TTC-19 sells for $128 against $25.80 raw: a $103 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($47.43) 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 Islam Makhachev [Gold Refractor] #TTC-19 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Islam Makhachev [Gold Refractor] #TTC-19 (Ufc Cards 2025 Topps Chrome UFC Top of the Class) sells for about $128 versus $25.80 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Islam Makhachev [Gold Refractor] #TTC-19?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $167, ahead of PSA 10 at $128. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Islam Makhachev [Gold Refractor] #TTC-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 Islam Makhachev [Gold Refractor] #TTC-19 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Islam Makhachev [Gold Refractor] #TTC-19 breaks even when it gems about 35% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $47.43).
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