Is Patrick Roy [Refractor] #30 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Patrick Roy [Refractor] #30 sells for $100 against $56.48 raw: a $43.52 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($91.19) 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)
- $56.48
- Grade 9.5
- $100
- PSA 9
- $91.19
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $100 | +$18.52 | −$6.48 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $91.19 | +$9.71 | −$15.29 | −$115 |
Net = sale price − $56.48 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% | $93.39 | −$13.09 |
| 50% | $95.59 | −$10.88 |
| 75% | $97.80 | −$8.68 |
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 Patrick Roy [Refractor] #30 — FAQ
Is Patrick Roy [Refractor] #30 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Patrick Roy [Refractor] #30 sells for $100 against $56.48 raw: a $43.52 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($91.19) 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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