Is Felix Potvin [Refractor w/ Coating] #26 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Felix Potvin [Refractor w/ Coating] #26 sells for $136 against $22.72 raw: a $113 spread, 6.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($124) 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)
- $22.72
- Grade 9.5
- $136
- PSA 9
- $124
- Gem premium
- 6.0×
- 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 | $136 | +$88.28 | +$63.28 | −$36.72 |
| PSA 9 | $124 | +$75.78 | +$50.78 | −$49.22 |
Net = sale price − $22.72 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% | $127 | +$53.91 |
| 50% | $130 | +$57.03 |
| 75% | $133 | +$60.16 |
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 Felix Potvin [Refractor w/ Coating] #26 — FAQ
Is Felix Potvin [Refractor w/ Coating] #26 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Felix Potvin [Refractor w/ Coating] #26 sells for $136 against $22.72 raw: a $113 spread, 6.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($124) 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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