Is Rafael Leao [Purple & Gold Starball Refractor] #37 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Rafael Leao [Purple & Gold Starball Refractor] #37 sells for $41.00 against $9.09 raw: a $31.91 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.32) 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)
- $9.09
- Grade 9.5
- $41.00
- PSA 9
- $37.32
- Gem premium
- 4.5×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $41.00 | +$6.91 | −$18.09 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $37.32 | +$3.23 | −$21.77 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $9.09 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% | $38.24 | −$20.85 |
| 50% | $39.16 | −$19.93 |
| 75% | $40.08 | −$19.01 |
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 Rafael Leao [Purple & Gold Starball Refractor] #37 — FAQ
Is Rafael Leao [Purple & Gold Starball Refractor] #37 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Rafael Leao [Purple & Gold Starball Refractor] #37 sells for $41.00 against $9.09 raw: a $31.91 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.32) 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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