Is Flash [Green Sapphire Refractor] #171 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Flash [Green Sapphire Refractor] #171 brings $44.00 versus $17.50 raw — a $26.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($40.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $17.50
- Grade 9.5
- $44.00
- PSA 9
- $40.00
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $44.00 | +$1.50 | −$23.50 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $40.00 | −$2.50 | −$27.50 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $17.50 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% | $41.00 | −$26.50 |
| 50% | $42.00 | −$25.50 |
| 75% | $43.00 | −$24.50 |
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 Flash [Green Sapphire Refractor] #171 — FAQ
Is Flash [Green Sapphire Refractor] #171 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Flash [Green Sapphire Refractor] #171 brings $44.00 versus $17.50 raw — a $26.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($40.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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