Is Mike Richter [Atomic Refractor] #43 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of Mike Richter [Atomic Refractor] #43 sell for $203, only $12.76 above the $190 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $190
- Grade 7
- $203
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 7 | $203 | −$12.24 | −$37.24 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $190 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Mike Richter [Atomic Refractor] #43 — FAQ
Is Mike Richter [Atomic Refractor] #43 worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of Mike Richter [Atomic Refractor] #43 sell for $203, only $12.76 above the $190 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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