Is Jason Spezza [Black Refractor] #151 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Jason Spezza [Black Refractor] #151 brings $77.00 versus $47.72 raw — a $29.28 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($70.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $47.72
- Grade 9.5
- $77.00
- PSA 9
- $70.00
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $77.00 | +$4.28 | −$20.72 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $70.00 | −$2.72 | −$27.72 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $64.99 | −$7.73 | −$32.73 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $47.72 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% | $71.75 | −$25.97 |
| 50% | $73.50 | −$24.22 |
| 75% | $75.25 | −$22.47 |
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 Jason Spezza [Black Refractor] #151 — FAQ
Is Jason Spezza [Black Refractor] #151 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jason Spezza [Black Refractor] #151 brings $77.00 versus $47.72 raw — a $29.28 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($70.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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