Is Sebastian Telfair [Black Refractor] #178 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Sebastian Telfair [Black Refractor] #178 brings $31.00 versus $4.75 raw — a $26.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($28.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.75
- Grade 9.5
- $31.00
- PSA 9
- $28.00
- Gem premium
- 6.5×
- 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 | $31.00 | +$1.25 | −$23.75 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $28.00 | −$1.75 | −$26.75 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $25.00 | −$4.75 | −$29.75 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $4.75 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% | $28.75 | −$26.00 |
| 50% | $29.50 | −$25.25 |
| 75% | $30.25 | −$24.50 |
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 Sebastian Telfair [Black Refractor] #178 — FAQ
Is Sebastian Telfair [Black Refractor] #178 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Sebastian Telfair [Black Refractor] #178 brings $31.00 versus $4.75 raw — a $26.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($28.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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