Is Aaron Hernandez [Black Refractor] #BSAAH worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Aaron Hernandez [Black Refractor] #BSAAH sells for $221 against $83.50 raw: a $138 spread, 2.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($201) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $83.50
- Grade 9.5
- $221
- PSA 9
- $201
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- As of
- Jul 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 | $221 | +$113 | +$87.50 | −$12.50 |
| PSA 9 | $201 | +$92.50 | +$67.50 | −$32.50 |
| PSA 8 | $183 | +$74.00 | +$49.00 | −$51.00 |
Net = sale price − $83.50 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% | $206 | +$72.50 |
| 50% | $211 | +$77.50 |
| 75% | $216 | +$82.50 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $221 |
| 9 | $201 |
| 8 | $183 |
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Grading Aaron Hernandez [Black Refractor] #BSAAH — FAQ
Is Aaron Hernandez [Black Refractor] #BSAAH worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Aaron Hernandez [Black Refractor] #BSAAH sells for $221 against $83.50 raw: a $138 spread, 2.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($201) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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