Is David Robinson [Refractor] #HC13 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 David Robinson [Refractor] #HC13 sells for $43.00 against $10.23 raw: a $32.77 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.87) 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)
- $10.23
- Grade 9.5
- $43.00
- PSA 9
- $38.87
- Gem premium
- 4.2×
- 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 | $43.00 | +$7.77 | −$17.23 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $38.87 | +$3.64 | −$21.36 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $29.99 | −$5.24 | −$30.24 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $10.23 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% | $39.90 | −$20.33 |
| 50% | $40.94 | −$19.29 |
| 75% | $41.97 | −$18.26 |
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 David Robinson [Refractor] #HC13 — FAQ
Is David Robinson [Refractor] #HC13 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 David Robinson [Refractor] #HC13 sells for $43.00 against $10.23 raw: a $32.77 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.87) 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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