Is Grant Hill [Black Refractor] #77 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Grant Hill [Black Refractor] #77 brings $176 versus $145 raw — a $31.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($160) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $145
- Grade 9.5
- $176
- PSA 9
- $160
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $176 | +$6.00 | −$19.00 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $160 | −$10.36 | −$35.36 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $145 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% | $164 | −$31.27 |
| 50% | $168 | −$27.18 |
| 75% | $172 | −$23.09 |
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 Grant Hill [Black Refractor] #77 — FAQ
Is Grant Hill [Black Refractor] #77 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Grant Hill [Black Refractor] #77 brings $176 versus $145 raw — a $31.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($160) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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