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Is the 2002 Topps Chrome Barry Bonds #125 Gold Refractor worth grading?
Live market numbers as of 2026-10-21 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.
Raw value
$609.36
PSA 9 value
$1,133.93
PSA 10 value
$6,881.21
PSA 10 gem rate
15.7%
Based on the numbers below, this card is potentially worth grading — a PSA 10 nets an estimated $5,106, but the 15.7% gem rate means the 10 is far from guaranteed. Weigh the PSA 9 outcome below.
The breakeven math
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raw purchase | $609.36 |
| Sales tax (8%) | $48.75 |
| Grading fee (priority tier) | $80.00 |
| Shipping | $5.00 |
| Total cost basis | $743.11 |
| Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) | +$5,105.92 (+687%) |
| Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) | +$220.73 |
Assumptions: $80 grading, $5 shipping, 8% tax on the raw purchase, and keeping 85% of the sale after marketplace fees. Your numbers will differ — run them below.
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