Is Davante Adams [Facing Forward Autograph Refractor] #114 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Davante Adams [Facing Forward Autograph Refractor] #114 sells for $123 against $80.30 raw: a $42.70 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($121) 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)
- $80.30
- Grade 9.5
- $123
- PSA 9
- $121
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $123 | +$17.70 | −$7.30 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $121 | +$15.95 | −$9.05 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $50.00 | −$55.30 | −$80.30 | −$180 |
Net = sale price − $80.30 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% | $122 | −$8.61 |
| 50% | $122 | −$8.17 |
| 75% | $123 | −$7.74 |
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 Davante Adams [Facing Forward Autograph Refractor] #114 — FAQ
Is Davante Adams [Facing Forward Autograph Refractor] #114 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Davante Adams [Facing Forward Autograph Refractor] #114 sells for $123 against $80.30 raw: a $42.70 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($121) 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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