Is Alejandro Balde [Silver Mini Diamond Refractor] #38 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Alejandro Balde [Silver Mini Diamond Refractor] #38 brings $31.00 versus $5.02 raw — a $25.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($28.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.02
- Grade 9.5
- $31.00
- PSA 9
- $28.00
- Gem premium
- 6.2×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $31.00 | +$0.98 | −$24.02 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $28.00 | −$2.02 | −$27.02 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $5.02 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% | $28.75 | −$26.27 |
| 50% | $29.50 | −$25.52 |
| 75% | $30.25 | −$24.77 |
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 Alejandro Balde [Silver Mini Diamond Refractor] #38 — FAQ
Is Alejandro Balde [Silver Mini Diamond Refractor] #38 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Alejandro Balde [Silver Mini Diamond Refractor] #38 brings $31.00 versus $5.02 raw — a $25.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($28.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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