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Is Captain America [Refractor] #185 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Captain America [Refractor] #185 sells for $278 against $7.42 raw: a $271 spread, 37× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($83.00) 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)
- $7.42
- PSA 10
- $278
- PSA 9
- $83.00
- Gem premium
- 37×
- As of
- Oct 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 | $278 | +$246 | +$221 | +$121 |
| PSA 9 | $83.00 | +$50.58 | +$25.58 | −$74.42 |
| PSA 8 | $75.00 | +$42.58 | +$17.58 | −$82.42 |
Net = sale price − $7.42 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% | $132 | +$74.39 |
| 50% | $181 | +$123 |
| 75% | $229 | +$172 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $362 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $278 | −$83.76 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $167 | −$195 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $167 | −$195 | 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 Captain America [Refractor] #185 — FAQ
Is Captain America [Refractor] #185 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Captain America [Refractor] #185 sells for $278 against $7.42 raw: a $271 spread, 37× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($83.00) 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 Captain America [Refractor] #185 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Captain America [Refractor] #185 (Marvel 2025 Topps Chrome) sells for about $278 versus $7.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 37× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Captain America [Refractor] #185?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $362, ahead of PSA 10 at $278. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Captain America [Refractor] #185 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.
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