Is Kirk Hinrich [Refractor] #119 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 7.6× premium in Grade 9.5
A Grade 9.5 Kirk Hinrich [Refractor] #119 sells for $49.99 against $6.57 raw: a $43.42 spread, 7.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.57
- Grade 9.5
- $49.99
- PSA 9
- $21.99
- Gem premium
- 7.6×
- 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 | $49.99 | +$18.42 | −$6.58 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $21.99 | −$9.58 | −$34.58 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $6.57 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% | $28.99 | −$27.58 |
| 50% | $35.99 | −$20.58 |
| 75% | $42.99 | −$13.58 |
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 Kirk Hinrich [Refractor] #119 — FAQ
Is Kirk Hinrich [Refractor] #119 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kirk Hinrich [Refractor] #119 sells for $49.99 against $6.57 raw: a $43.42 spread, 7.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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