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Is Vladimir Guerrero [Gold Refractor] #30 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Vladimir Guerrero [Gold Refractor] #30 sells for $140 against $98.00 raw: a $42.00 spread, 1.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($127) 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)
- $98.00
- Grade 9.5
- $140
- PSA 9
- $127
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 9.5 | $140 | +$17.00 | −$8.00 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $127 | +$4.03 | −$20.97 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $98.00 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% | $130 | −$17.73 |
| 50% | $134 | −$14.49 |
| 75% | $137 | −$11.24 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $140 |
| 9 | $127 |
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Grading Vladimir Guerrero [Gold Refractor] #30 — FAQ
Is Vladimir Guerrero [Gold Refractor] #30 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Vladimir Guerrero [Gold Refractor] #30 sells for $140 against $98.00 raw: a $42.00 spread, 1.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($127) 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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