Is Shawne Merriman [Black Refractor] #97 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Shawne Merriman [Black Refractor] #97 sell for $6.27, only $2.28 above the $3.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.99
- Grade 8
- $6.27
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 8 | $6.27 | −$22.72 | −$47.72 | −$148 |
| PSA 8 | $6.27 | −$22.72 | −$47.72 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $3.99 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Shawne Merriman [Black Refractor] #97 — FAQ
Is Shawne Merriman [Black Refractor] #97 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Shawne Merriman [Black Refractor] #97 sell for $6.27, only $2.28 above the $3.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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