Is Wicket W. Warrick [Refractor] #17 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Wicket W. Warrick [Refractor] #17 brings $60.00 versus $30.24 raw — a $29.76 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($54.64) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $30.24
- Grade 9.5
- $60.00
- PSA 9
- $54.64
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $60.00 | +$4.76 | −$20.24 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $54.64 | −$0.60 | −$25.60 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $34.99 | −$20.25 | −$45.25 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $30.24 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% | $55.98 | −$24.26 |
| 50% | $57.32 | −$22.92 |
| 75% | $58.66 | −$21.58 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $60.00 |
| 9 | $54.64 |
| 8 | $34.99 |
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Is Wicket W. Warrick [Refractor] #17 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Wicket W. Warrick [Refractor] #17 brings $60.00 versus $30.24 raw — a $29.76 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($54.64) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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