Is T.J. Yates [Black Refractor] #159 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 11× premium in Grade 9.5
A Grade 9.5 T.J. Yates [Black Refractor] #159 sells for $59.99 against $5.30 raw: a $54.69 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.30
- Grade 9.5
- $59.99
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $59.99 | +$29.69 | +$4.69 | −$95.31 |
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Is T.J. Yates [Black Refractor] #159 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 T.J. Yates [Black Refractor] #159 sells for $59.99 against $5.30 raw: a $54.69 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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