Is Jeff Bagwell [Borderless Refractor] #M17 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Jeff Bagwell [Borderless Refractor] #M17 brings $31.00 versus $4.87 raw — a $26.13 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($28.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.87
- Grade 9.5
- $31.00
- PSA 9
- $28.00
- Gem premium
- 6.4×
- 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 | $31.00 | +$1.13 | −$23.87 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $28.00 | −$1.87 | −$26.87 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $25.00 | −$4.87 | −$29.87 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $4.87 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% | $28.75 | −$26.12 |
| 50% | $29.50 | −$25.37 |
| 75% | $30.25 | −$24.62 |
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 Jeff Bagwell [Borderless Refractor] #M17 — FAQ
Is Jeff Bagwell [Borderless Refractor] #M17 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jeff Bagwell [Borderless Refractor] #M17 brings $31.00 versus $4.87 raw — a $26.13 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($28.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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