Is Deion Sanders [Atomic Refractor] #131 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Deion Sanders [Atomic Refractor] #131 sells for $89.00 against $48.36 raw: a $40.64 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($81.00) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $48.36
- Grade 9.5
- $89.00
- PSA 9
- $81.00
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $89.00 | +$15.64 | −$9.36 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $81.00 | +$7.64 | −$17.36 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $55.21 | −$18.15 | −$43.15 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $48.36 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% | $83.00 | −$15.36 |
| 50% | $85.00 | −$13.36 |
| 75% | $87.00 | −$11.36 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Deion Sanders [Atomic Refractor] #131 — FAQ
Is Deion Sanders [Atomic Refractor] #131 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Deion Sanders [Atomic Refractor] #131 sells for $89.00 against $48.36 raw: a $40.64 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($81.00) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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