Is Mike Sweetney [Gold Refractor] #125 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 2003 Topps Pristine · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Mike Sweetney [Gold Refractor] #125 sell for $9.95, only $8.95 above the $1.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.00
- Grade 9.5
- $9.95
- Gem premium
- 9.9×
- 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 | $9.95 | −$16.05 | −$41.05 | −$141 |
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Grading Mike Sweetney [Gold Refractor] #125 — FAQ
Is Mike Sweetney [Gold Refractor] #125 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Mike Sweetney [Gold Refractor] #125 sell for $9.95, only $8.95 above the $1.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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