Is Christopher Nkunku [Gold Refractor] #59 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Christopher Nkunku [Gold Refractor] #59 sells for $267 against $80.50 raw: a $187 spread, 3.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($242) 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)
- $80.50
- Grade 9.5
- $267
- PSA 9
- $242
- Gem premium
- 3.3×
- 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 | $267 | +$162 | +$137 | +$36.50 |
| PSA 9 | $242 | +$137 | +$112 | +$11.89 |
| PSA 8 | $96.00 | −$9.50 | −$34.50 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $80.50 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% | $249 | +$118 |
| 50% | $255 | +$124 |
| 75% | $261 | +$130 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Christopher Nkunku [Gold Refractor] #59 — FAQ
Is Christopher Nkunku [Gold Refractor] #59 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Christopher Nkunku [Gold Refractor] #59 sells for $267 against $80.50 raw: a $187 spread, 3.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($242) 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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