Is Randy Johnson [Refractor] #150 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Randy Johnson [Refractor] #150 sells for $297 against $150 raw: a $147 spread, 2.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($270) 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)
- $150
- Grade 9.5
- $297
- PSA 9
- $270
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- 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 | $297 | +$122 | +$97.01 | −$2.99 |
| PSA 9 | $270 | +$95.00 | +$70.00 | −$30.00 |
| PSA 8 | $59.99 | −$115 | −$140 | −$240 |
Net = sale price − $150 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% | $277 | +$76.75 |
| 50% | $283 | +$83.50 |
| 75% | $290 | +$90.26 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $297 |
| 9 | $270 |
| 8 | $59.99 |
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Grading Randy Johnson [Refractor] #150 — FAQ
Is Randy Johnson [Refractor] #150 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Randy Johnson [Refractor] #150 sells for $297 against $150 raw: a $147 spread, 2.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($270) 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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