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Is Jalen Brunson [Refractor] #TA-JB worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Jalen Brunson [Refractor] #TA-JB brings $91.00 versus $63.65 raw — a $27.35 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($82.97) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $63.65
- Grade 9.5
- $91.00
- PSA 9
- $82.97
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $91.00 | +$2.35 | −$22.65 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $82.97 | −$5.68 | −$30.68 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $63.65 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% | $84.98 | −$28.67 |
| 50% | $86.98 | −$26.66 |
| 75% | $88.99 | −$24.66 |
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 Jalen Brunson [Refractor] #TA-JB — FAQ
Is Jalen Brunson [Refractor] #TA-JB worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jalen Brunson [Refractor] #TA-JB brings $91.00 versus $63.65 raw — a $27.35 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($82.97) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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