Is Mike Piazza [Bordered Refractor] #M15 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Mike Piazza [Bordered Refractor] #M15 sells for $41.00 against $5.99 raw: a $35.01 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.32) 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)
- $5.99
- Grade 9.5
- $41.00
- PSA 9
- $37.32
- Gem premium
- 6.8×
- 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 | $41.00 | +$10.01 | −$14.99 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $37.32 | +$6.33 | −$18.67 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $20.99 | −$10.00 | −$35.00 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $5.99 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% | $38.24 | −$17.75 |
| 50% | $39.16 | −$16.83 |
| 75% | $40.08 | −$15.91 |
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 Mike Piazza [Bordered Refractor] #M15 — FAQ
Is Mike Piazza [Bordered Refractor] #M15 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mike Piazza [Bordered Refractor] #M15 sells for $41.00 against $5.99 raw: a $35.01 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.32) 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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