Is Joruus C'Baoth [Refractor] #22 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Joruus C'Baoth [Refractor] #22 brings $47.00 versus $21.03 raw — a $25.97 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($42.60) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $21.03
- Grade 9.5
- $47.00
- PSA 9
- $42.60
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $47.00 | +$0.97 | −$24.03 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $42.60 | −$3.43 | −$28.43 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $21.03 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% | $43.70 | −$27.33 |
| 50% | $44.80 | −$26.23 |
| 75% | $45.90 | −$25.13 |
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 | $47.00 |
| 9 | $42.60 |
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Is Joruus C'Baoth [Refractor] #22 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Joruus C'Baoth [Refractor] #22 brings $47.00 versus $21.03 raw — a $25.97 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($42.60) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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