Is Bruce Smith [Refractor] #SB29 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Bruce Smith [Refractor] #SB29 sells for $33.00 against $2.82 raw: a $30.18 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.55) 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)
- $2.82
- Grade 9.5
- $33.00
- PSA 9
- $29.55
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $33.00 | +$5.18 | −$19.82 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $29.55 | +$1.73 | −$23.27 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $2.82 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% | $30.41 | −$22.41 |
| 50% | $31.27 | −$21.55 |
| 75% | $32.14 | −$20.68 |
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 Bruce Smith [Refractor] #SB29 — FAQ
Is Bruce Smith [Refractor] #SB29 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Bruce Smith [Refractor] #SB29 sells for $33.00 against $2.82 raw: a $30.18 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.55) 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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