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Is David Wright [Chrome Black Refractor] #459 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 David Wright [Chrome Black Refractor] #459 brings $49.00 versus $20.50 raw — a $28.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($44.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $20.50
- Grade 9.5
- $49.00
- PSA 9
- $44.99
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $49.00 | +$3.50 | −$21.50 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $44.99 | −$0.51 | −$25.51 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $20.50 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% | $45.99 | −$24.51 |
| 50% | $47.00 | −$23.50 |
| 75% | $48.00 | −$22.50 |
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 David Wright [Chrome Black Refractor] #459 — FAQ
Is David Wright [Chrome Black Refractor] #459 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 David Wright [Chrome Black Refractor] #459 brings $49.00 versus $20.50 raw — a $28.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($44.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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