Is Adam Wainwright [Refractor] #137 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of Adam Wainwright [Refractor] #137 sell for $19.90, only $17.67 above the $2.23 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.23
- Grade 7
- $19.90
- Gem premium
- 8.9×
- 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 7 | $19.90 | −$7.33 | −$32.33 | −$132 |
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Is Adam Wainwright [Refractor] #137 worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of Adam Wainwright [Refractor] #137 sell for $19.90, only $17.67 above the $2.23 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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