Is Jim Kelly [Refractor w/ Coating] #181 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Jim Kelly [Refractor w/ Coating] #181 sell for $13.60, only $0.00 above the $15.20 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $15.20
- Grade 8
- $13.60
- Gem premium
- 0.9×
- 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 8 | $13.60 | −$26.60 | −$51.60 | −$152 |
| PSA 8 | $13.60 | −$26.60 | −$51.60 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $15.20 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Jim Kelly [Refractor w/ Coating] #181 — FAQ
Is Jim Kelly [Refractor w/ Coating] #181 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Jim Kelly [Refractor w/ Coating] #181 sell for $13.60, only $0.00 above the $15.20 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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