Is Ricky Romero [Blue Refractor Autograph] #234 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Ricky Romero [Blue Refractor Autograph] #234 sell for $3.58, only $0.00 above the $3.75 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.75
- Grade 9.5
- $3.58
- Gem premium
- 1.0×
- 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 9.5 | $3.58 | −$25.17 | −$50.17 | −$150 |
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Grading Ricky Romero [Blue Refractor Autograph] #234 — FAQ
Is Ricky Romero [Blue Refractor Autograph] #234 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Ricky Romero [Blue Refractor Autograph] #234 sell for $3.58, only $0.00 above the $3.75 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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