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Is Ryan Braun [Refractor Autograph] #168 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Ryan Braun [Refractor Autograph] #168 brings $88.00 versus $59.99 raw — a $28.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($79.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $59.99
- Grade 9.5
- $88.00
- PSA 9
- $79.99
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $88.00 | +$3.01 | −$21.99 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $79.99 | −$5.00 | −$30.00 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $23.50 | −$61.49 | −$86.49 | −$186 |
Net = sale price − $59.99 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% | $81.99 | −$28.00 |
| 50% | $84.00 | −$25.99 |
| 75% | $86.00 | −$23.99 |
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 | $88.00 |
| 9 | $79.99 |
| 8 | $23.50 |
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Grading Ryan Braun [Refractor Autograph] #168 — FAQ
Is Ryan Braun [Refractor Autograph] #168 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Ryan Braun [Refractor Autograph] #168 brings $88.00 versus $59.99 raw — a $28.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($79.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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