Is Derrick Rose Autograph Refractor #221 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Derrick Rose Autograph Refractor #221 sells for $6,275 against $368 raw: a $5,907 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,317) 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)
- $368
- Grade 9.5
- $6,275
- PSA 9
- $1,317
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $6,275 | +$5,882 | +$5,857 | +$5,757 |
| PSA 9 | $1,317 | +$924 | +$899 | +$799 |
| PSA 8 | $355 | −$37.93 | −$62.93 | −$163 |
Net = sale price − $368 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% | $2,557 | +$2,139 |
| 50% | $3,796 | +$3,378 |
| 75% | $5,036 | +$4,618 |
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 | $6,275 |
| 9 | $1,317 |
| 8 | $355 |
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Grading Derrick Rose Autograph Refractor #221 — FAQ
Is Derrick Rose Autograph Refractor #221 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Derrick Rose Autograph Refractor #221 sells for $6,275 against $368 raw: a $5,907 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,317) 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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