Is Shay Whitcomb [Gold Wave Refractor] #RA-SW worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Shay Whitcomb [Gold Wave Refractor] #RA-SW brings $57.00 versus $27.50 raw — a $29.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($52.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $27.50
- Grade 9.5
- $57.00
- PSA 9
- $52.00
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $57.00 | +$4.50 | −$20.50 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $52.00 | −$0.50 | −$25.50 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $27.50 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% | $53.25 | −$24.25 |
| 50% | $54.50 | −$23.00 |
| 75% | $55.75 | −$21.75 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Shay Whitcomb [Gold Wave Refractor] #RA-SW — FAQ
Is Shay Whitcomb [Gold Wave Refractor] #RA-SW worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Shay Whitcomb [Gold Wave Refractor] #RA-SW brings $57.00 versus $27.50 raw — a $29.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($52.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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