Is Manny Ramirez [Refractor] #OTG15 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Manny Ramirez [Refractor] #OTG15 sell for $13.00, only $8.53 above the $4.47 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.97) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.47
- Grade 9.5
- $13.00
- PSA 9
- $11.97
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $13.00 | −$16.47 | −$41.47 | −$141 |
| PSA 9 | $11.97 | −$17.50 | −$42.50 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $4.47 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% | $12.23 | −$42.24 |
| 50% | $12.48 | −$41.98 |
| 75% | $12.74 | −$41.73 |
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 Manny Ramirez [Refractor] #OTG15 — FAQ
Is Manny Ramirez [Refractor] #OTG15 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Manny Ramirez [Refractor] #OTG15 sell for $13.00, only $8.53 above the $4.47 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.97) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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