Is Edgerrin James [Refractor] #H8 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Edgerrin James [Refractor] #H8 sells for $110 against $32.55 raw: a $77.45 spread, 3.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($99.99) 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)
- $32.55
- Grade 9.5
- $110
- PSA 9
- $99.99
- 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 | $110 | +$52.45 | +$27.45 | −$72.55 |
| PSA 9 | $99.99 | +$42.44 | +$17.44 | −$82.56 |
Net = sale price − $32.55 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% | $102 | +$19.94 |
| 50% | $105 | +$22.45 |
| 75% | $107 | +$24.95 |
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 Edgerrin James [Refractor] #H8 — FAQ
Is Edgerrin James [Refractor] #H8 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Edgerrin James [Refractor] #H8 sells for $110 against $32.55 raw: a $77.45 spread, 3.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($99.99) 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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