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Is Roger Clemens [Refractor] #300 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Roger Clemens [Refractor] #300 sells for $55.00 against $23.37 raw: a $31.63 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.14) 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)
- $23.37
- Grade 9.5
- $55.00
- PSA 9
- $50.14
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $55.00 | +$6.63 | −$18.37 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $50.14 | +$1.77 | −$23.23 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $45.14 | −$3.23 | −$28.23 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $23.37 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% | $51.36 | −$22.01 |
| 50% | $52.57 | −$20.80 |
| 75% | $53.78 | −$19.59 |
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 Roger Clemens [Refractor] #300 — FAQ
Is Roger Clemens [Refractor] #300 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Roger Clemens [Refractor] #300 sells for $55.00 against $23.37 raw: a $31.63 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.14) 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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