Is Duane Ward [Refractor] #17 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Duane Ward [Refractor] #17 sells for $93.00 against $29.09 raw: a $63.91 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($84.85) 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)
- $29.09
- Grade 9.5
- $93.00
- PSA 9
- $84.85
- Gem premium
- 3.2×
- 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 | $93.00 | +$38.91 | +$13.91 | −$86.09 |
| PSA 9 | $84.85 | +$30.76 | +$5.76 | −$94.24 |
Net = sale price − $29.09 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% | $86.89 | +$7.80 |
| 50% | $88.92 | +$9.83 |
| 75% | $90.96 | +$11.87 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Duane Ward [Refractor] #17 — FAQ
Is Duane Ward [Refractor] #17 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Duane Ward [Refractor] #17 sells for $93.00 against $29.09 raw: a $63.91 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($84.85) 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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