Is Mayfeld [Aqua Refractor] #42 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Mayfeld [Aqua Refractor] #42 sell for $10.00, only $6.33 above the $3.67 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.09) 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)
- $3.67
- Grade 9.5
- $10.00
- PSA 9
- $9.09
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- As of
- Oct 11, 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 | $10.00 | −$18.67 | −$43.67 | −$144 |
| PSA 9 | $9.09 | −$19.58 | −$44.58 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $3.67 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% | $9.32 | −$44.35 |
| 50% | $9.54 | −$44.13 |
| 75% | $9.77 | −$43.90 |
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 Mayfeld [Aqua Refractor] #42 — FAQ
Is Mayfeld [Aqua Refractor] #42 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Mayfeld [Aqua Refractor] #42 sell for $10.00, only $6.33 above the $3.67 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.09) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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