Is Vin Baker [Black Refractor] #81 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of Vin Baker [Black Refractor] #81 sell for $25.00, only $23.06 above the $1.94 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.94
- Grade 7
- $25.00
- Gem premium
- 13×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $25.00 | −$1.94 | −$26.94 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $1.94 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Vin Baker [Black Refractor] #81 — FAQ
Is Vin Baker [Black Refractor] #81 worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of Vin Baker [Black Refractor] #81 sell for $25.00, only $23.06 above the $1.94 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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