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Is Hideo Nomo [Refractor] #3 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Hideo Nomo [Refractor] #3 sells for $103 against $20.00 raw: a $83.00 spread, 5.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($93.69) 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)
- $20.00
- Grade 9.5
- $103
- PSA 9
- $93.69
- Gem premium
- 5.2×
- 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 | $103 | +$58.00 | +$33.00 | −$67.00 |
| PSA 9 | $93.69 | +$48.69 | +$23.69 | −$76.31 |
Net = sale price − $20.00 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% | $96.02 | +$26.02 |
| 50% | $98.34 | +$28.34 |
| 75% | $101 | +$30.67 |
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 | $103 |
| 9 | $93.69 |
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Grading Hideo Nomo [Refractor] #3 — FAQ
Is Hideo Nomo [Refractor] #3 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Hideo Nomo [Refractor] #3 sells for $103 against $20.00 raw: a $83.00 spread, 5.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($93.69) 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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