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Is Darius Miles [Refractor] #153 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Darius Miles [Refractor] #153 sells for $173 against $130 raw: a $43.01 spread, 1.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($158) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $130
- Grade 9.5
- $173
- PSA 9
- $158
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $173 | +$18.01 | −$6.99 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $158 | +$2.51 | −$22.49 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $130 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% | $161 | −$18.62 |
| 50% | $165 | −$14.74 |
| 75% | $169 | −$10.87 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $173 |
| 9 | $158 |
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Grading Darius Miles [Refractor] #153 — FAQ
Is Darius Miles [Refractor] #153 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Darius Miles [Refractor] #153 sells for $173 against $130 raw: a $43.01 spread, 1.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($158) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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