Is ADAM Ball [Orange Refractor] #209a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 ADAM Ball [Orange Refractor] #209a sells for $66.00 against $30.93 raw: a $35.07 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.00) 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)
- $30.93
- Grade 9.5
- $66.00
- PSA 9
- $60.00
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $66.00 | +$10.07 | −$14.93 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $60.00 | +$4.07 | −$20.93 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $30.93 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% | $61.50 | −$19.43 |
| 50% | $63.00 | −$17.93 |
| 75% | $64.50 | −$16.43 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $66.00 |
| 9 | $60.00 |
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Is ADAM Ball [Orange Refractor] #209a worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 ADAM Ball [Orange Refractor] #209a sells for $66.00 against $30.93 raw: a $35.07 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.00) 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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