Is Nolan Schanuel [Orange Refractor] #FR-NS worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Nolan Schanuel [Orange Refractor] #FR-NS sells for $160 against $34.99 raw: a $125 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($145) 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)
- $34.99
- Grade 9.5
- $160
- PSA 9
- $145
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- 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 | $160 | +$100 | +$75.01 | −$24.99 |
| PSA 9 | $145 | +$85.01 | +$60.01 | −$39.99 |
Net = sale price − $34.99 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% | $149 | +$63.76 |
| 50% | $153 | +$67.51 |
| 75% | $156 | +$71.26 |
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 Nolan Schanuel [Orange Refractor] #FR-NS — FAQ
Is Nolan Schanuel [Orange Refractor] #FR-NS worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Nolan Schanuel [Orange Refractor] #FR-NS sells for $160 against $34.99 raw: a $125 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($145) 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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