Is Rafael Devers [Orange Refractor] #BCRA-RD worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Rafael Devers [Orange Refractor] #BCRA-RD brings $725 versus $300 raw — a $425 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($158) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $300
- Grade 9.5
- $725
- PSA 9
- $158
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $725 | +$400 | +$375 | +$275 |
| PSA 9 | $158 | −$168 | −$193 | −$293 |
Net = sale price − $300 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% | $299 | −$50.63 |
| 50% | $441 | +$91.25 |
| 75% | $583 | +$233 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 34%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Rafael Devers [Orange Refractor] #BCRA-RD — FAQ
Is Rafael Devers [Orange Refractor] #BCRA-RD worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Rafael Devers [Orange Refractor] #BCRA-RD brings $725 versus $300 raw — a $425 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($158) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
What gem rate makes grading Rafael Devers [Orange Refractor] #BCRA-RD break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Rafael Devers [Orange Refractor] #BCRA-RD breaks even when it gems about 34% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $158).
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