Is Valtteri Bottas [Refractor] #97 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Valtteri Bottas [Refractor] #97 sell for $3.50, only $1.10 above the $2.40 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.40
- Grade 8
- $3.50
- 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 8 | $3.50 | −$23.90 | −$48.90 | −$149 |
| PSA 8 | $3.50 | −$23.90 | −$48.90 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $2.40 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Valtteri Bottas [Refractor] #97 — FAQ
Is Valtteri Bottas [Refractor] #97 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Valtteri Bottas [Refractor] #97 sell for $3.50, only $1.10 above the $2.40 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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