Is Nate Newton [Refractor] #249 worth grading?

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Worth grading only if it gems

A Grade 8 Nate Newton [Refractor] #249 brings $43.77 versus $9.85 raw — a $33.92 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.

Raw (NM): $9.85
Grade 8: $43.77
Gem premium: 4.4×
As of: Sep 3, 2026

Break-even by outcome and fee

Nate Newton [Refractor] #249: net result of grading versus selling raw, by outcome and fee tier
If it comes back…	Sells for	Economy / bulk (~$25.00)	Standard (~$50.00)	Express (~$150)
Gem — Grade 8	$43.77	+$8.92	−$16.08	−$116
PSA 8	$43.77	+$8.92	−$16.08	−$116

Net = sale price − $9.85 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.

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Nate Newton [Refractor] #249 graded prices by company and grade
Grade	Graded
8	$43.77

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