Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Gold Refractor] #YQ-7 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 2023 Topps Chrome Youthquake · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Gold Refractor] #YQ-7 sell for $67.00, only $19.50 above the $47.50 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($60.80) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $47.50
- Grade 9.5
- $67.00
- PSA 9
- $60.80
- 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 | $67.00 | −$5.50 | −$30.50 | −$131 |
| PSA 9 | $60.80 | −$11.70 | −$36.70 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $47.50 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% | $62.35 | −$35.15 |
| 50% | $63.90 | −$33.60 |
| 75% | $65.45 | −$32.05 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 2023 Topps Chrome Youthquake cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
![Victor Wembanyama [Refractor] #YQ-1 2023 Topps Chrome Youthquake card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/cgoAAeSwx8NqtHBA/s-l500.jpg)
![Victor Wembanyama [Gold Refractor] #YQ-1 2023 Topps Chrome Youthquake card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Vt8AAeSwfwBqem~~/s-l500.jpg)
![Victor Wembanyama [Green Refractor] #YQ-1 2023 Topps Chrome Youthquake card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/udMAAeSwXeFqmQJD/s-l500.jpg)
![Brandon Miller [Orange Refractor] #YQ-2 2023 Topps Chrome Youthquake card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/rSQAAeSwn5Zo7ong/s-l500.jpg)
![Victor Wembanyama [Orange Refractor] #YQ-1 2023 Topps Chrome Youthquake card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/DLEAAeSwQKZqL1Na/s-l500.jpg)
Grading Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Gold Refractor] #YQ-7 — FAQ
Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Gold Refractor] #YQ-7 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Gold Refractor] #YQ-7 sell for $67.00, only $19.50 above the $47.50 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($60.80) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your basketball card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
