Is Kevin Youkilis [Gold Refractor] #170 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Kevin Youkilis [Gold Refractor] #170 brings $42.50 versus $14.50 raw — a $28.00 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)
- $14.50
- Grade 9.5
- $42.50
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $42.50 | +$3.00 | −$22.00 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $14.50 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Is Kevin Youkilis [Gold Refractor] #170 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kevin Youkilis [Gold Refractor] #170 brings $42.50 versus $14.50 raw — a $28.00 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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