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Is Jason Richardson [Refractor] #78 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Jason Richardson [Refractor] #78 sell for $25.00, only $16.35 above the $8.65 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.65
- Grade 8
- $25.00
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 8 | $25.00 | −$8.65 | −$33.65 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $25.00 | −$8.65 | −$33.65 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $8.65 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Jason Richardson [Refractor] #78 — FAQ
Is Jason Richardson [Refractor] #78 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Jason Richardson [Refractor] #78 sell for $25.00, only $16.35 above the $8.65 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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