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Is Buster Posey [Blue Refractor] #1 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Buster Posey [Blue Refractor] #1 sell for $54.99, only $9.99 above the $45.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $45.00
- Grade 8
- $54.99
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 8 | $54.99 | −$15.01 | −$40.01 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $54.99 | −$15.01 | −$40.01 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $45.00 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $54.99 |
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Grading Buster Posey [Blue Refractor] #1 — FAQ
Is Buster Posey [Blue Refractor] #1 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Buster Posey [Blue Refractor] #1 sell for $54.99, only $9.99 above the $45.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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