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Is Wendel Clark [Atomic Refractor] #19 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Wendel Clark [Atomic Refractor] #19 brings $108 versus $75.00 raw — a $33.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($98.06) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $75.00
- Grade 9.5
- $108
- PSA 9
- $98.06
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $108 | +$8.00 | −$17.00 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $98.06 | −$1.94 | −$26.94 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $75.00 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% | $101 | −$24.45 |
| 50% | $103 | −$21.97 |
| 75% | $106 | −$19.48 |
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 Wendel Clark [Atomic Refractor] #19 — FAQ
Is Wendel Clark [Atomic Refractor] #19 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Wendel Clark [Atomic Refractor] #19 brings $108 versus $75.00 raw — a $33.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($98.06) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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