Is Albert Belle [Refractor] #48 worth grading?
Baseball · Baseball Cards 1997 Bowman Chrome International · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 8 Albert Belle [Refractor] #48 brings $49.00 versus $22.95 raw — a $26.05 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $22.95
- Grade 8
- $49.00
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 8 | $49.00 | +$1.05 | −$23.95 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $49.00 | +$1.05 | −$23.95 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $22.95 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Albert Belle [Refractor] #48 — FAQ
Is Albert Belle [Refractor] #48 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Albert Belle [Refractor] #48 brings $49.00 versus $22.95 raw — a $26.05 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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