Is Christian Ponder [Black Refractor] #165 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Christian Ponder [Black Refractor] #165 brings $28.80 versus $3.44 raw — a $25.36 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.44
- Grade 9.5
- $28.80
- Gem premium
- 8.4×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $28.80 | +$0.36 | −$24.64 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $3.44 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Christian Ponder [Black Refractor] #165 — FAQ
Is Christian Ponder [Black Refractor] #165 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Christian Ponder [Black Refractor] #165 brings $28.80 versus $3.44 raw — a $25.36 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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