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Is Yao Ming [Gold Refractor] #11 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 2004 Topps Chrome · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Yao Ming [Gold Refractor] #11 brings $389 versus $359 raw — a $30.30 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($354) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $359
- Grade 9.5
- $389
- PSA 9
- $354
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $389 | +$5.30 | −$19.70 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $354 | −$30.13 | −$55.13 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $359 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% | $362 | −$46.27 |
| 50% | $371 | −$37.42 |
| 75% | $380 | −$28.56 |
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 Yao Ming [Gold Refractor] #11 — FAQ
Is Yao Ming [Gold Refractor] #11 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Yao Ming [Gold Refractor] #11 brings $389 versus $359 raw — a $30.30 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($354) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
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