Is Ailin' AL [Refractor] #15a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Ailin' AL [Refractor] #15a sells for $32.00 against $1.84 raw: a $30.16 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.46) 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)
- $1.84
- Grade 9.5
- $32.00
- PSA 9
- $29.46
- Gem premium
- 17×
- As of
- Oct 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 | $32.00 | +$5.16 | −$19.84 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $29.46 | +$2.62 | −$22.38 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $13.83 | −$13.01 | −$38.01 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $1.84 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% | $30.09 | −$21.75 |
| 50% | $30.73 | −$21.11 |
| 75% | $31.37 | −$20.47 |
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 Ailin' AL [Refractor] #15a — FAQ
Is Ailin' AL [Refractor] #15a worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Ailin' AL [Refractor] #15a sells for $32.00 against $1.84 raw: a $30.16 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.46) 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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