Is Dumbo [Orange Wave Refractor] #88 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Dumbo [Orange Wave Refractor] #88 brings $73.00 versus $46.00 raw — a $27.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($66.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $46.00
- Grade 9.5
- $73.00
- PSA 9
- $66.00
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $73.00 | +$2.00 | −$23.00 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $66.00 | −$5.00 | −$30.00 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $52.50 | −$18.50 | −$43.50 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $46.00 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% | $67.75 | −$28.25 |
| 50% | $69.50 | −$26.50 |
| 75% | $71.25 | −$24.75 |
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 Dumbo [Orange Wave Refractor] #88 — FAQ
Is Dumbo [Orange Wave Refractor] #88 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Dumbo [Orange Wave Refractor] #88 brings $73.00 versus $46.00 raw — a $27.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($66.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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