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Is Johnny Damon [Refractor] #77 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 7 Johnny Damon [Refractor] #77 brings $74.99 versus $41.50 raw — a $33.49 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($39.88) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $41.50
- Grade 7
- $74.99
- PSA 9
- $39.88
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 7 | $74.99 | +$8.49 | −$16.51 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $39.88 | −$26.62 | −$51.62 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $41.50 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% | $48.66 | −$42.84 |
| 50% | $57.44 | −$34.06 |
| 75% | $66.21 | −$25.29 |
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 Johnny Damon [Refractor] #77 — FAQ
Is Johnny Damon [Refractor] #77 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Johnny Damon [Refractor] #77 brings $74.99 versus $41.50 raw — a $33.49 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($39.88) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
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