Is Aramis Ramirez [Refractor] #214 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Aramis Ramirez [Refractor] #214 sells for $71.00 against $34.69 raw: a $36.31 spread, 2.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.97) 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)
- $34.69
- Grade 9.5
- $71.00
- PSA 9
- $64.97
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $71.00 | +$11.31 | −$13.69 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $64.97 | +$5.28 | −$19.72 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $9.50 | −$50.19 | −$75.19 | −$175 |
Net = sale price − $34.69 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% | $66.48 | −$18.21 |
| 50% | $67.98 | −$16.70 |
| 75% | $69.49 | −$15.20 |
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 Aramis Ramirez [Refractor] #214 — FAQ
Is Aramis Ramirez [Refractor] #214 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Aramis Ramirez [Refractor] #214 sells for $71.00 against $34.69 raw: a $36.31 spread, 2.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.97) 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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