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Is Paul Molitor [Refractor] #8 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Paul Molitor [Refractor] #8 sells for $36.00 against $6.65 raw: a $29.35 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.93) 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)
- $6.65
- Grade 9.5
- $36.00
- PSA 9
- $32.93
- Gem premium
- 5.4×
- 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 | $36.00 | +$4.35 | −$20.65 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $32.93 | +$1.28 | −$23.72 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $19.99 | −$11.66 | −$36.66 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $6.65 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% | $33.70 | −$22.95 |
| 50% | $34.47 | −$22.18 |
| 75% | $35.23 | −$21.42 |
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 | $36.00 |
| 9 | $32.93 |
| 8 | $19.99 |
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Grading Paul Molitor [Refractor] #8 — FAQ
Is Paul Molitor [Refractor] #8 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Paul Molitor [Refractor] #8 sells for $36.00 against $6.65 raw: a $29.35 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.93) 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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