Is Jose Fernandez [Gold Refractor] #40 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Jose Fernandez [Gold Refractor] #40 brings $53.00 versus $23.50 raw — a $29.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($47.80) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $23.50
- Grade 9.5
- $53.00
- PSA 9
- $47.80
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $53.00 | +$4.50 | −$20.50 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $47.80 | −$0.70 | −$25.70 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $23.50 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% | $49.10 | −$24.40 |
| 50% | $50.40 | −$23.10 |
| 75% | $51.70 | −$21.80 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Jose Fernandez [Gold Refractor] #40 — FAQ
Is Jose Fernandez [Gold Refractor] #40 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jose Fernandez [Gold Refractor] #40 brings $53.00 versus $23.50 raw — a $29.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($47.80) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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