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Is Manny Ramirez [Refractor] #35 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Manny Ramirez [Refractor] #35 sells for $363 against $104 raw: a $259 spread, 3.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($330) 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)
- $104
- Grade 9.5
- $363
- PSA 9
- $330
- Gem premium
- 3.5×
- 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 | $363 | +$234 | +$209 | +$109 |
| PSA 9 | $330 | +$201 | +$176 | +$76.19 |
| PSA 8 | $187 | +$58.67 | +$33.67 | −$66.33 |
Net = sale price − $104 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% | $338 | +$184 |
| 50% | $347 | +$193 |
| 75% | $355 | +$201 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Manny Ramirez [Refractor] #35 — FAQ
Is Manny Ramirez [Refractor] #35 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Manny Ramirez [Refractor] #35 sells for $363 against $104 raw: a $259 spread, 3.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($330) 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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