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Is Javier Baez [Purple Refractor] #AR-JB worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Javier Baez [Purple Refractor] #AR-JB sells for $143 against $80.00 raw: a $63.00 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($130) 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)
- $80.00
- Grade 9.5
- $143
- PSA 9
- $130
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $143 | +$38.00 | +$13.00 | −$87.00 |
| PSA 9 | $130 | +$25.00 | +$0.00 | −$100 |
Net = sale price − $80.00 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% | $133 | +$3.25 |
| 50% | $137 | +$6.50 |
| 75% | $140 | +$9.75 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $143 |
| 9 | $130 |
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Grading Javier Baez [Purple Refractor] #AR-JB — FAQ
Is Javier Baez [Purple Refractor] #AR-JB worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Javier Baez [Purple Refractor] #AR-JB sells for $143 against $80.00 raw: a $63.00 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($130) 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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