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Is Derek Carr [Black Refractor] #DC worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Derek Carr [Black Refractor] #DC sells for $224 against $39.24 raw: a $185 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($204) 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)
- $39.24
- Grade 9.5
- $224
- PSA 9
- $204
- Gem premium
- 5.7×
- 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 | $224 | +$160 | +$135 | +$34.76 |
| PSA 9 | $204 | +$140 | +$115 | +$14.76 |
| PSA 8 | $185 | +$121 | +$95.76 | −$4.24 |
Net = sale price − $39.24 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% | $209 | +$120 |
| 50% | $214 | +$125 |
| 75% | $219 | +$130 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Derek Carr [Black Refractor] #DC — FAQ
Is Derek Carr [Black Refractor] #DC worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Derek Carr [Black Refractor] #DC sells for $224 against $39.24 raw: a $185 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($204) 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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