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Is Billy Butler [Black Refractor] #86 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Billy Butler [Black Refractor] #86 sell for $56.00, only $0.00 above the $58.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $58.00
- Grade 8
- $56.00
- Gem premium
- 1.0×
- 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 8 | $56.00 | −$27.00 | −$52.00 | −$152 |
| PSA 8 | $56.00 | −$27.00 | −$52.00 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $58.00 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $56.00 |
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Grading Billy Butler [Black Refractor] #86 — FAQ
Is Billy Butler [Black Refractor] #86 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Billy Butler [Black Refractor] #86 sell for $56.00, only $0.00 above the $58.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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