Is Emanuel Ginobili [Black Refractor] #124 worth grading?

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Worth grading only if it gems

A Grade 9.5 Emanuel Ginobili [Black Refractor] #124 brings $2,250 versus $1,330 raw — a $920 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.

Raw (NM): $1,330
Grade 9.5: $2,250
Gem premium: 1.7×
As of: Sep 3, 2026

Break-even by outcome and fee

Emanuel Ginobili [Black Refractor] #124: net result of grading versus selling raw, by outcome and fee tier
If it comes back…	Sells for	Economy / bulk (~$25.00)	Standard (~$50.00)	Express (~$150)
Gem — Grade 9.5	$2,250	+$895	+$870	+$770

Net = sale price − $1,330 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.

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Emanuel Ginobili [Black Refractor] #124 graded prices by company and grade
Grade	Graded
9.5	$2,250

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