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Is Marshawn Lynch [Orange Refractor] #44 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Marshawn Lynch [Orange Refractor] #44 brings $73.65 versus $40.00 raw — a $33.65 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($58.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $40.00
- Grade 9.5
- $73.65
- PSA 9
- $58.99
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $73.65 | +$8.65 | −$16.35 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $58.99 | −$6.01 | −$31.01 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $40.00 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% | $62.66 | −$27.34 |
| 50% | $66.32 | −$23.68 |
| 75% | $69.98 | −$20.02 |
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 Marshawn Lynch [Orange Refractor] #44 — FAQ
Is Marshawn Lynch [Orange Refractor] #44 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Marshawn Lynch [Orange Refractor] #44 brings $73.65 versus $40.00 raw — a $33.65 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($58.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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