Is Gilbert Burns [Gold Refractor] #MEA-GBU worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Gilbert Burns [Gold Refractor] #MEA-GBU sells for $44.00 against $13.00 raw: a $31.00 spread, 3.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.05) 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)
- $13.00
- Grade 9.5
- $44.00
- PSA 9
- $40.05
- Gem premium
- 3.4×
- 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 | $44.00 | +$6.00 | −$19.00 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $40.05 | +$2.05 | −$22.95 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $13.00 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% | $41.04 | −$21.96 |
| 50% | $42.02 | −$20.98 |
| 75% | $43.01 | −$19.99 |
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 Gilbert Burns [Gold Refractor] #MEA-GBU — FAQ
Is Gilbert Burns [Gold Refractor] #MEA-GBU worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Gilbert Burns [Gold Refractor] #MEA-GBU sells for $44.00 against $13.00 raw: a $31.00 spread, 3.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.05) 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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