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Is Jonathan Ogden [Atomic Refractor] #148 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Jonathan Ogden [Atomic Refractor] #148 brings $262 versus $214 raw — a $48.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($239) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $214
- Grade 9.5
- $262
- PSA 9
- $239
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $262 | +$23.01 | −$1.99 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $239 | −$0.38 | −$25.38 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $172 | −$66.72 | −$91.72 | −$192 |
Net = sale price − $214 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% | $244 | −$19.53 |
| 50% | $250 | −$13.69 |
| 75% | $256 | −$7.84 |
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 Jonathan Ogden [Atomic Refractor] #148 — FAQ
Is Jonathan Ogden [Atomic Refractor] #148 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jonathan Ogden [Atomic Refractor] #148 brings $262 versus $214 raw — a $48.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($239) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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