Is Tony Gwynn [Gold Refractor] #21 worth grading?
Baseball · Baseball Cards 2001 Bowman Chrome Gold · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 8 Tony Gwynn [Gold Refractor] #21 brings $200 versus $103 raw — a $96.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $103
- Grade 8
- $200
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- As of
- Jul 11, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 8 | $200 | +$71.99 | +$46.99 | −$53.01 |
| PSA 8 | $200 | +$71.99 | +$46.99 | −$53.01 |
Net = sale price − $103 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $200 |
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Grading Tony Gwynn [Gold Refractor] #21 — FAQ
Is Tony Gwynn [Gold Refractor] #21 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Tony Gwynn [Gold Refractor] #21 brings $200 versus $103 raw — a $96.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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