Is T.J. Yeldon #RCRA-TY worth grading?
Football · Football Cards 2015 Bowman Chrome Rookie Refractor Autographs · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of T.J. Yeldon #RCRA-TY sell for $17.00, only $13.01 above the $3.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.20) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.99
- Grade 9.5
- $17.00
- PSA 9
- $15.20
- Gem premium
- 4.3×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $17.00 | −$11.99 | −$36.99 | −$137 |
| PSA 9 | $15.20 | −$13.79 | −$38.79 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $3.99 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% | $15.65 | −$38.34 |
| 50% | $16.10 | −$37.89 |
| 75% | $16.55 | −$37.44 |
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 →Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 2015 Bowman Chrome Rookie Refractor Autographs cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading T.J. Yeldon #RCRA-TY — FAQ
Is T.J. Yeldon #RCRA-TY worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of T.J. Yeldon #RCRA-TY sell for $17.00, only $13.01 above the $3.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.20) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your football card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
