Is Shelden Williams [Variation Refractor] #171 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Shelden Williams [Variation Refractor] #171 sell for $9.50, only $5.51 above the $3.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.99
- Grade 9.5
- $9.50
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $9.50 | −$19.49 | −$44.49 | −$144 |
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Is Shelden Williams [Variation Refractor] #171 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Shelden Williams [Variation Refractor] #171 sell for $9.50, only $5.51 above the $3.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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