Is Billy Butler [Autograph Black Refractor] #235 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Billy Butler [Autograph Black Refractor] #235 sell for $27.87, only $4.88 above the $22.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $22.99
- Grade 8
- $27.87
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $27.87 | −$20.12 | −$45.12 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $27.87 | −$20.12 | −$45.12 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $22.99 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Billy Butler [Autograph Black Refractor] #235 — FAQ
Is Billy Butler [Autograph Black Refractor] #235 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Billy Butler [Autograph Black Refractor] #235 sell for $27.87, only $4.88 above the $22.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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