Is Frederik Vesti [Red Refractor Autograph] #FT-FV worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Frederik Vesti [Red Refractor Autograph] #FT-FV sells for $1,374 against $216 raw: a $1,158 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,249) 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)
- $216
- Grade 9.5
- $1,374
- PSA 9
- $1,249
- Gem premium
- 6.4×
- 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 | $1,374 | +$1,133 | +$1,108 | +$1,008 |
| PSA 9 | $1,249 | +$1,008 | +$983 | +$883 |
Net = sale price − $216 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% | $1,280 | +$1,014 |
| 50% | $1,312 | +$1,045 |
| 75% | $1,343 | +$1,077 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Frederik Vesti [Red Refractor Autograph] #FT-FV — FAQ
Is Frederik Vesti [Red Refractor Autograph] #FT-FV worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Frederik Vesti [Red Refractor Autograph] #FT-FV sells for $1,374 against $216 raw: a $1,158 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,249) 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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