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Is Darrell Green [Refractor] #255 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of Darrell Green [Refractor] #255 sell for $10.00, only $2.50 above the $7.50 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.50
- Grade 7
- $10.00
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 7 | $10.00 | −$22.50 | −$47.50 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $7.50 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 7 | $10.00 |
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Grading Darrell Green [Refractor] #255 — FAQ
Is Darrell Green [Refractor] #255 worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of Darrell Green [Refractor] #255 sell for $10.00, only $2.50 above the $7.50 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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