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Is Alonzo Mourning [Refractor] #20 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Alonzo Mourning [Refractor] #20 sells for $55.00 against $21.11 raw: a $33.89 spread, 2.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.00) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $21.11
- Grade 9.5
- $55.00
- PSA 9
- $50.00
- 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 | $55.00 | +$8.89 | −$16.11 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $50.00 | +$3.89 | −$21.11 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $45.00 | −$1.11 | −$26.11 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $21.11 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% | $51.25 | −$19.86 |
| 50% | $52.50 | −$18.61 |
| 75% | $53.75 | −$17.36 |
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 | $55.00 |
| 9 | $50.00 |
| 8 | $45.00 |
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Grading Alonzo Mourning [Refractor] #20 — FAQ
Is Alonzo Mourning [Refractor] #20 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Alonzo Mourning [Refractor] #20 sells for $55.00 against $21.11 raw: a $33.89 spread, 2.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.00) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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