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Is David Freese [Autograph Refractor] #230 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 David Freese [Autograph Refractor] #230 brings $102 versus $75.00 raw — a $27.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($92.73) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $75.00
- Grade 9.5
- $102
- PSA 9
- $92.73
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $102 | +$2.00 | −$23.00 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $92.73 | −$7.27 | −$32.27 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $76.01 | −$23.99 | −$48.99 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $75.00 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% | $95.05 | −$29.95 |
| 50% | $97.37 | −$27.63 |
| 75% | $99.68 | −$25.32 |
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 | $102 |
| 9 | $92.73 |
| 8 | $76.01 |
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Grading David Freese [Autograph Refractor] #230 — FAQ
Is David Freese [Autograph Refractor] #230 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 David Freese [Autograph Refractor] #230 brings $102 versus $75.00 raw — a $27.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($92.73) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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