Is Tim Raines [Refractor] #T52 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Tim Raines [Refractor] #T52 sells for $52.00 against $8.50 raw: a $43.50 spread, 6.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.24) 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)
- $8.50
- Grade 9.5
- $52.00
- PSA 9
- $47.24
- Gem premium
- 6.1×
- 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 | $52.00 | +$18.50 | −$6.50 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $47.24 | +$13.74 | −$11.26 | −$111 |
Net = sale price − $8.50 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% | $48.43 | −$10.07 |
| 50% | $49.62 | −$8.88 |
| 75% | $50.81 | −$7.69 |
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 Tim Raines [Refractor] #T52 — FAQ
Is Tim Raines [Refractor] #T52 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Tim Raines [Refractor] #T52 sells for $52.00 against $8.50 raw: a $43.50 spread, 6.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.24) 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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