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Is Mariano Rivera [Refractor] #23 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Mariano Rivera [Refractor] #23 sells for $64.00 against $25.57 raw: a $38.43 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.99) 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)
- $25.57
- Grade 9.5
- $64.00
- PSA 9
- $57.99
- 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 | $64.00 | +$13.43 | −$11.57 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $57.99 | +$7.42 | −$17.58 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $38.07 | −$12.50 | −$37.50 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $25.57 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% | $59.49 | −$16.08 |
| 50% | $61.00 | −$14.57 |
| 75% | $62.50 | −$13.07 |
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 | $64.00 |
| 9 | $57.99 |
| 8 | $38.07 |
| 7 | $32.06 |
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Grading Mariano Rivera [Refractor] #23 — FAQ
Is Mariano Rivera [Refractor] #23 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mariano Rivera [Refractor] #23 sells for $64.00 against $25.57 raw: a $38.43 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.99) 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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