Is Tow Mater [Teal Refractor] #56 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Tow Mater [Teal Refractor] #56 sells for $49.00 against $8.13 raw: a $40.87 spread, 6.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.66) 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)
- $8.13
- Grade 9.5
- $49.00
- PSA 9
- $44.66
- Gem premium
- 6.0×
- As of
- Oct 11, 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 | $49.00 | +$15.87 | −$9.13 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $44.66 | +$11.53 | −$13.47 | −$113 |
Net = sale price − $8.13 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% | $45.74 | −$12.39 |
| 50% | $46.83 | −$11.30 |
| 75% | $47.91 | −$10.22 |
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 Tow Mater [Teal Refractor] #56 — FAQ
Is Tow Mater [Teal Refractor] #56 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Tow Mater [Teal Refractor] #56 sells for $49.00 against $8.13 raw: a $40.87 spread, 6.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.66) 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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