Is Gregg Jefferies [Refractor] #83 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Gregg Jefferies [Refractor] #83 sell for $51.00, only $8.98 above the $42.02 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($46.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $42.02
- Grade 9.5
- $51.00
- PSA 9
- $46.00
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $51.00 | −$16.02 | −$41.02 | −$141 |
| PSA 9 | $46.00 | −$21.02 | −$46.02 | −$146 |
| PSA 8 | $44.09 | −$22.93 | −$47.93 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $42.02 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% | $47.25 | −$44.77 |
| 50% | $48.50 | −$43.52 |
| 75% | $49.75 | −$42.27 |
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 Gregg Jefferies [Refractor] #83 — FAQ
Is Gregg Jefferies [Refractor] #83 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Gregg Jefferies [Refractor] #83 sell for $51.00, only $8.98 above the $42.02 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($46.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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