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Is Dante Bichette [Refractor] #63 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Dante Bichette [Refractor] #63 brings $45.00 versus $17.84 raw — a $27.16 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($40.75) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $17.84
- Grade 9.5
- $45.00
- PSA 9
- $40.75
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $45.00 | +$2.16 | −$22.84 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $40.75 | −$2.09 | −$27.09 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $17.50 | −$25.34 | −$50.34 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $17.84 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% | $41.81 | −$26.03 |
| 50% | $42.88 | −$24.96 |
| 75% | $43.94 | −$23.90 |
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 | $45.00 |
| 9 | $40.75 |
| 8 | $17.50 |
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Grading Dante Bichette [Refractor] #63 — FAQ
Is Dante Bichette [Refractor] #63 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Dante Bichette [Refractor] #63 brings $45.00 versus $17.84 raw — a $27.16 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($40.75) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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