Is Pavel Datsyuk [Refractor] #129 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Pavel Datsyuk [Refractor] #129 sells for $633 against $43.87 raw: a $589 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($575) 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)
- $43.87
- Grade 9.5
- $633
- PSA 9
- $575
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $633 | +$564 | +$539 | +$439 |
| PSA 9 | $575 | +$506 | +$481 | +$381 |
Net = sale price − $43.87 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% | $590 | +$496 |
| 50% | $604 | +$510 |
| 75% | $619 | +$525 |
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 | $633 |
| 9 | $575 |
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Grading Pavel Datsyuk [Refractor] #129 — FAQ
Is Pavel Datsyuk [Refractor] #129 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Pavel Datsyuk [Refractor] #129 sells for $633 against $43.87 raw: a $589 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($575) 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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