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Is Clay Buchholz [Autograph Refractor] #229 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Clay Buchholz [Autograph Refractor] #229 sell for $29.95, only $13.16 above the $16.79 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $16.79
- Grade 9.5
- $29.95
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $29.95 | −$11.84 | −$36.84 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $16.79 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 |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $29.95 |
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Grading Clay Buchholz [Autograph Refractor] #229 — FAQ
Is Clay Buchholz [Autograph Refractor] #229 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Clay Buchholz [Autograph Refractor] #229 sell for $29.95, only $13.16 above the $16.79 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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