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Is Terrell Davis [Refractor] #SB1 worth grading?

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Worth grading only if it gems

A Grade 9.5 Terrell Davis [Refractor] #SB1 brings $33.00 versus $6.10 raw — a $26.90 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($30.30) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.

Raw (NM)
$6.10
Grade 9.5
$33.00
PSA 9
$30.30
Gem premium
5.4×
As of
Sep 4, 2026

Break-even by outcome and fee

Terrell Davis [Refractor] #SB1: net result of grading versus selling raw, by outcome and fee tier
If it comes back…Sells forEconomy / bulk (~$25.00)Standard (~$50.00)Express (~$150)
Gem — Grade 9.5$33.00+$1.90−$23.10−$123
PSA 9$30.30−$0.80−$25.80−$126

Net = sale price − $6.10 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?

Terrell Davis [Refractor] #SB1: expected value of submitting by gem probability
Chance it gemsExpected saleExpected net (standard fee)
25%$30.98−$25.13
50%$31.65−$24.45
75%$32.33−$23.77

At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.

Terrell Davis [Refractor] #SB1 graded prices by company and grade
GradeGraded
9.5$33.00
9$30.30

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Grading Terrell Davis [Refractor] #SB1 — FAQ

Is Terrell Davis [Refractor] #SB1 worth grading?

A Grade 9.5 Terrell Davis [Refractor] #SB1 brings $33.00 versus $6.10 raw — a $26.90 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($30.30) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.

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