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Is Will Clark [Refractor] #253 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Will Clark [Refractor] #253 brings $69.00 versus $40.00 raw — a $29.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($63.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $40.00
- Grade 9.5
- $69.00
- PSA 9
- $63.00
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $69.00 | +$4.00 | −$21.00 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $63.00 | −$2.00 | −$27.00 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $40.91 | −$24.09 | −$49.09 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $40.00 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% | $64.50 | −$25.50 |
| 50% | $66.00 | −$24.00 |
| 75% | $67.50 | −$22.50 |
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 | $69.00 |
| 9 | $63.00 |
| 8 | $40.91 |
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Grading Will Clark [Refractor] #253 — FAQ
Is Will Clark [Refractor] #253 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Will Clark [Refractor] #253 brings $69.00 versus $40.00 raw — a $29.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($63.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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