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Is Johnny Cueto [Blue Refractor Autograph] #237 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Johnny Cueto [Blue Refractor Autograph] #237 brings $43.00 versus $16.25 raw — a $26.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($39.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $16.25
- Grade 9.5
- $43.00
- PSA 9
- $39.00
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $43.00 | +$1.75 | −$23.25 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $39.00 | −$2.25 | −$27.25 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $15.04 | −$26.21 | −$51.21 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $16.25 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% | $40.00 | −$26.25 |
| 50% | $41.00 | −$25.25 |
| 75% | $42.00 | −$24.25 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $43.00 |
| 9 | $39.00 |
| 8 | $15.04 |
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Grading Johnny Cueto [Blue Refractor Autograph] #237 — FAQ
Is Johnny Cueto [Blue Refractor Autograph] #237 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Johnny Cueto [Blue Refractor Autograph] #237 brings $43.00 versus $16.25 raw — a $26.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($39.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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