Is Luis Castillo [Orange Refractor] #BMA-LC worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Luis Castillo [Orange Refractor] #BMA-LC brings $73.04 versus $29.23 raw — a $43.81 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $29.23
- Grade 9.5
- $73.04
- PSA 9
- $14.00
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $73.04 | +$18.81 | −$6.19 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $14.00 | −$40.23 | −$65.23 | −$165 |
Net = sale price − $29.23 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% | $28.76 | −$50.47 |
| 50% | $43.52 | −$35.71 |
| 75% | $58.28 | −$20.95 |
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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Is Luis Castillo [Orange Refractor] #BMA-LC worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Luis Castillo [Orange Refractor] #BMA-LC brings $73.04 versus $29.23 raw — a $43.81 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
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