Is Walt Frazier [Refractor] #157 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Walt Frazier [Refractor] #157 sells for $86.00 against $4.08 raw: a $81.92 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($78.00) 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)
- $4.08
- Grade 9.5
- $86.00
- PSA 9
- $78.00
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $86.00 | +$56.92 | +$31.92 | −$68.08 |
| PSA 9 | $78.00 | +$48.92 | +$23.92 | −$76.08 |
| PSA 8 | $64.29 | +$35.21 | +$10.21 | −$89.79 |
Net = sale price − $4.08 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% | $80.00 | +$25.92 |
| 50% | $82.00 | +$27.92 |
| 75% | $84.00 | +$29.92 |
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 Walt Frazier [Refractor] #157 — FAQ
Is Walt Frazier [Refractor] #157 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Walt Frazier [Refractor] #157 sells for $86.00 against $4.08 raw: a $81.92 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($78.00) 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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