Is Chief Jay Strongbow [Xfractor] #72 worth grading?
Wrestling · Wrestling Cards 2006 Topps Heritage Chrome WWE · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Chief Jay Strongbow [Xfractor] #72 sell for $12.00, only $7.29 above the $4.71 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.53) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.71
- Grade 9.5
- $12.00
- PSA 9
- $10.53
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $12.00 | −$17.71 | −$42.71 | −$143 |
| PSA 9 | $10.53 | −$19.18 | −$44.18 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $4.71 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% | $10.90 | −$43.81 |
| 50% | $11.27 | −$43.45 |
| 75% | $11.63 | −$43.08 |
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 Chief Jay Strongbow [Xfractor] #72 — FAQ
Is Chief Jay Strongbow [Xfractor] #72 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Chief Jay Strongbow [Xfractor] #72 sell for $12.00, only $7.29 above the $4.71 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.53) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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