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Is Billy Wagner [Refractor] #313 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Billy Wagner [Refractor] #313 sells for $44.00 against $12.76 raw: a $31.24 spread, 3.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.00) 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)
- $12.76
- Grade 9.5
- $44.00
- PSA 9
- $40.00
- Gem premium
- 3.4×
- 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 | $44.00 | +$6.24 | −$18.76 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $40.00 | +$2.24 | −$22.76 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $12.76 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% | $41.00 | −$21.76 |
| 50% | $42.00 | −$20.76 |
| 75% | $43.00 | −$19.76 |
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 | $44.00 |
| 9 | $40.00 |
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Grading Billy Wagner [Refractor] #313 — FAQ
Is Billy Wagner [Refractor] #313 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Billy Wagner [Refractor] #313 sells for $44.00 against $12.76 raw: a $31.24 spread, 3.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.00) 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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