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Is Manny Ramirez [Gold Refractor] #7 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Manny Ramirez [Gold Refractor] #7 sells for $143 against $8.37 raw: a $135 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($130) 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)
- $8.37
- Grade 9.5
- $143
- PSA 9
- $130
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $143 | +$110 | +$84.63 | −$15.37 |
| PSA 9 | $130 | +$96.63 | +$71.63 | −$28.37 |
Net = sale price − $8.37 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% | $133 | +$74.88 |
| 50% | $137 | +$78.13 |
| 75% | $140 | +$81.38 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $143 |
| 9 | $130 |
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Grading Manny Ramirez [Gold Refractor] #7 — FAQ
Is Manny Ramirez [Gold Refractor] #7 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Manny Ramirez [Gold Refractor] #7 sells for $143 against $8.37 raw: a $135 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($130) 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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