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Is Nick Castellanos [Refractor] #BCANC worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Nick Castellanos [Refractor] #BCANC sells for $105 against $15.35 raw: a $89.65 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($95.20) 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)
- $15.35
- Grade 9.5
- $105
- PSA 9
- $95.20
- Gem premium
- 6.8×
- 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 | $105 | +$64.65 | +$39.65 | −$60.35 |
| PSA 9 | $95.20 | +$54.85 | +$29.85 | −$70.15 |
Net = sale price − $15.35 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% | $97.65 | +$32.30 |
| 50% | $100 | +$34.75 |
| 75% | $103 | +$37.20 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Nick Castellanos [Refractor] #BCANC — FAQ
Is Nick Castellanos [Refractor] #BCANC worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Nick Castellanos [Refractor] #BCANC sells for $105 against $15.35 raw: a $89.65 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($95.20) 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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