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Is Emmitt Smith [Atomic Refractor] #BC13 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Emmitt Smith [Atomic Refractor] #BC13 sells for $220 against $91.30 raw: a $129 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($200) 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)
- $91.30
- Grade 9.5
- $220
- PSA 9
- $200
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $220 | +$104 | +$78.70 | −$21.30 |
| PSA 9 | $200 | +$83.70 | +$58.70 | −$41.30 |
| PSA 8 | $31.45 | −$84.85 | −$110 | −$210 |
Net = sale price − $91.30 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% | $205 | +$63.70 |
| 50% | $210 | +$68.70 |
| 75% | $215 | +$73.70 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Emmitt Smith [Atomic Refractor] #BC13 — FAQ
Is Emmitt Smith [Atomic Refractor] #BC13 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Emmitt Smith [Atomic Refractor] #BC13 sells for $220 against $91.30 raw: a $129 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($200) 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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