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Is Gordie Howe [Refractor] #7 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Gordie Howe [Refractor] #7 sells for $338 against $199 raw: a $139 spread, 1.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($307) 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)
- $199
- Grade 9.5
- $338
- PSA 9
- $307
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $338 | +$114 | +$89.07 | −$10.93 |
| PSA 9 | $307 | +$83.07 | +$58.07 | −$41.93 |
| PSA 8 | $229 | +$5.52 | −$19.48 | −$119 |
Net = sale price − $199 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% | $315 | +$65.82 |
| 50% | $323 | +$73.57 |
| 75% | $330 | +$81.32 |
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 | $338 |
| 9 | $307 |
| 8 | $229 |
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Grading Gordie Howe [Refractor] #7 — FAQ
Is Gordie Howe [Refractor] #7 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Gordie Howe [Refractor] #7 sells for $338 against $199 raw: a $139 spread, 1.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($307) 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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