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Is Juan Soto [Red Refractor] #12 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Juan Soto [Red Refractor] #12 brings $715 versus $671 raw — a $44.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($650) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $671
- Grade 9.5
- $715
- PSA 9
- $650
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $715 | +$19.00 | −$6.00 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $650 | −$46.00 | −$71.00 | −$171 |
Net = sale price − $671 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% | $666 | −$54.75 |
| 50% | $683 | −$38.50 |
| 75% | $699 | −$22.25 |
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 | $715 |
| 9 | $650 |
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Grading Juan Soto [Red Refractor] #12 — FAQ
Is Juan Soto [Red Refractor] #12 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Juan Soto [Red Refractor] #12 brings $715 versus $671 raw — a $44.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($650) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
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