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Is John Elway [Refractor] #230 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of John Elway [Refractor] #230 sell for $29.00, only $0.00 above the $89.48 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $89.48
- Grade 8
- $29.00
- Gem premium
- 0.3×
- As of
- Jul 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 8 | $29.00 | −$85.48 | −$110 | −$210 |
| PSA 8 | $29.00 | −$85.48 | −$110 | −$210 |
Net = sale price − $89.48 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $29.00 |
| 7 | $23.00 |
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Grading John Elway [Refractor] #230 — FAQ
Is John Elway [Refractor] #230 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of John Elway [Refractor] #230 sell for $29.00, only $0.00 above the $89.48 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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