Is Brandon Laird [Gold Refractor] #BCP225 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 41× premium in Grade 9.5
A Grade 9.5 Brandon Laird [Gold Refractor] #BCP225 sells for $328 against $8.00 raw: a $320 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.00
- Grade 9.5
- $328
- Gem premium
- 41×
- 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 | $328 | +$295 | +$270 | +$170 |
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Is Brandon Laird [Gold Refractor] #BCP225 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Brandon Laird [Gold Refractor] #BCP225 sells for $328 against $8.00 raw: a $320 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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