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Is Randy Johnson [Refractor] #43 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Randy Johnson [Refractor] #43 sells for $330 against $107 raw: a $223 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($300) 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)
- $107
- Grade 9.5
- $330
- PSA 9
- $300
- Gem premium
- 3.1×
- 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 | $330 | +$198 | +$173 | +$73.43 |
| PSA 9 | $300 | +$168 | +$143 | +$43.42 |
| PSA 8 | $172 | +$40.56 | +$15.56 | −$84.44 |
Net = sale price − $107 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% | $307 | +$151 |
| 50% | $315 | +$158 |
| 75% | $322 | +$166 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $330 |
| 9 | $300 |
| 8 | $172 |
| 7 | $43.41 |
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Grading Randy Johnson [Refractor] #43 — FAQ
Is Randy Johnson [Refractor] #43 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Randy Johnson [Refractor] #43 sells for $330 against $107 raw: a $223 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($300) 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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