Is Jeff Samardzija [Gold Refractor Autograph] #BC227 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Jeff Samardzija [Gold Refractor Autograph] #BC227 brings $127 versus $99.99 raw — a $27.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($115) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $99.99
- Grade 9.5
- $127
- PSA 9
- $115
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $127 | +$2.01 | −$22.99 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $115 | −$9.75 | −$34.75 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $99.99 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% | $118 | −$31.81 |
| 50% | $121 | −$28.87 |
| 75% | $124 | −$25.93 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Jeff Samardzija [Gold Refractor Autograph] #BC227 — FAQ
Is Jeff Samardzija [Gold Refractor Autograph] #BC227 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jeff Samardzija [Gold Refractor Autograph] #BC227 brings $127 versus $99.99 raw — a $27.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($115) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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