Is Pavel Bure [Refractor] #58 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Pavel Bure [Refractor] #58 sells for $113 against $47.00 raw: a $66.00 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($103) 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)
- $47.00
- Grade 9.5
- $113
- PSA 9
- $103
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $113 | +$41.00 | +$16.00 | −$84.00 |
| PSA 9 | $103 | +$31.00 | +$6.00 | −$94.00 |
| PSA 8 | $94.03 | +$22.03 | −$2.97 | −$103 |
Net = sale price − $47.00 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% | $106 | +$8.50 |
| 50% | $108 | +$11.00 |
| 75% | $111 | +$13.50 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $113 |
| 9 | $103 |
| 8 | $94.03 |
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Grading Pavel Bure [Refractor] #58 — FAQ
Is Pavel Bure [Refractor] #58 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Pavel Bure [Refractor] #58 sells for $113 against $47.00 raw: a $66.00 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($103) 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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