Is Aljamain Sterling [Orange Refractor] #MEA-AST worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Aljamain Sterling [Orange Refractor] #MEA-AST sell for $33.00, only $12.18 above the $20.82 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($29.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $20.82
- Grade 9.5
- $33.00
- PSA 9
- $29.99
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $33.00 | −$12.82 | −$37.82 | −$138 |
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | −$15.83 | −$40.83 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $20.82 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% | $30.74 | −$40.08 |
| 50% | $31.49 | −$39.33 |
| 75% | $32.25 | −$38.57 |
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 Aljamain Sterling [Orange Refractor] #MEA-AST — FAQ
Is Aljamain Sterling [Orange Refractor] #MEA-AST worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Aljamain Sterling [Orange Refractor] #MEA-AST sell for $33.00, only $12.18 above the $20.82 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($29.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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