Is Chuck Knoblauch [Refractor] #140 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Chuck Knoblauch [Refractor] #140 sells for $88.00 against $24.50 raw: a $63.50 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($79.95) 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)
- $24.50
- Grade 9.5
- $88.00
- PSA 9
- $79.95
- Gem premium
- 3.6×
- 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 9.5 | $88.00 | +$38.50 | +$13.50 | −$86.50 |
| PSA 9 | $79.95 | +$30.45 | +$5.45 | −$94.55 |
Net = sale price − $24.50 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% | $81.96 | +$7.46 |
| 50% | $83.97 | +$9.47 |
| 75% | $85.99 | +$11.49 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Chuck Knoblauch [Refractor] #140 — FAQ
Is Chuck Knoblauch [Refractor] #140 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Chuck Knoblauch [Refractor] #140 sells for $88.00 against $24.50 raw: a $63.50 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($79.95) 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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