Is Kevin Garnett Mad Game [Refractor] #MG5 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Kevin Garnett Mad Game [Refractor] #MG5 brings $50.00 versus $23.02 raw — a $26.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($45.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $23.02
- Grade 9.5
- $50.00
- PSA 9
- $45.00
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $50.00 | +$1.98 | −$23.02 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $45.00 | −$3.02 | −$28.02 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $23.02 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% | $46.25 | −$26.77 |
| 50% | $47.50 | −$25.52 |
| 75% | $48.75 | −$24.27 |
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 Kevin Garnett Mad Game [Refractor] #MG5 — FAQ
Is Kevin Garnett Mad Game [Refractor] #MG5 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kevin Garnett Mad Game [Refractor] #MG5 brings $50.00 versus $23.02 raw — a $26.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($45.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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