Is C. C. Sabathia [Gold Refractor] #99 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of C. C. Sabathia [Gold Refractor] #99 sell for $11.50, only $0.00 above the $26.31 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $26.31
- Grade 8
- $11.50
- Gem premium
- 0.4×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $11.50 | −$39.81 | −$64.81 | −$165 |
| PSA 8 | $11.50 | −$39.81 | −$64.81 | −$165 |
Net = sale price − $26.31 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Is C. C. Sabathia [Gold Refractor] #99 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of C. C. Sabathia [Gold Refractor] #99 sell for $11.50, only $0.00 above the $26.31 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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