Is Albert Pujols [Gold Refractor] #86 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.3× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Albert Pujols [Gold Refractor] #86 sells for $1,524 against $469 raw: a $1,055 spread, 3.3× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $469
- Grade 8
- $1,524
- Gem premium
- 3.3×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $1,524 | +$1,030 | +$1,005 | +$905 |
| PSA 8 | $1,524 | +$1,030 | +$1,005 | +$905 |
Net = sale price − $469 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Albert Pujols [Gold Refractor] #86 — FAQ
Is Albert Pujols [Gold Refractor] #86 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Albert Pujols [Gold Refractor] #86 sells for $1,524 against $469 raw: a $1,055 spread, 3.3× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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