Is Rey Mysterio [Gold Refractor] #5TA-RM worth grading?
Wrestling · Wrestling Cards 2021 Topps Chrome WWE 5 Timers Club Autographs · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Rey Mysterio [Gold Refractor] #5TA-RM sells for $285 against $100 raw: a $185 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($259) 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)
- $100
- Grade 9.5
- $285
- PSA 9
- $259
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $285 | +$160 | +$135 | +$34.95 |
| PSA 9 | $259 | +$134 | +$109 | +$8.95 |
| PSA 8 | $235 | +$110 | +$84.95 | −$15.05 |
Net = sale price − $100 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% | $266 | +$115 |
| 50% | $272 | +$122 |
| 75% | $279 | +$128 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 2021 Topps Chrome WWE 5 Timers Club Autographs cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading Rey Mysterio [Gold Refractor] #5TA-RM — FAQ
Is Rey Mysterio [Gold Refractor] #5TA-RM worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Rey Mysterio [Gold Refractor] #5TA-RM sells for $285 against $100 raw: a $185 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($259) 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.
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your wrestling card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
