Is Manti TE'O [Orange Refractor] #MT worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Manti TE'O [Orange Refractor] #MT brings $49.00 versus $20.00 raw — a $29.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($44.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $20.00
- Grade 9.5
- $49.00
- PSA 9
- $44.95
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 9.5 | $49.00 | +$4.00 | −$21.00 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $44.95 | −$0.05 | −$25.05 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $20.00 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% | $45.96 | −$24.04 |
| 50% | $46.98 | −$23.02 |
| 75% | $47.99 | −$22.01 |
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 Manti TE'O [Orange Refractor] #MT — FAQ
Is Manti TE'O [Orange Refractor] #MT worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Manti TE'O [Orange Refractor] #MT brings $49.00 versus $20.00 raw — a $29.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($44.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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