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Is A Look to the Past [Wave Refractor] #30 worth grading?

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Worth grading only if it gems

A Grade 9.5 A Look to the Past [Wave Refractor] #30 brings $39.00 versus $11.13 raw — a $27.87 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($35.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.

Raw (NM)
$11.13
Grade 9.5
$39.00
PSA 9
$35.00
Gem premium
3.5×
As of
Oct 4, 2026

Break-even by outcome and fee

A Look to the Past [Wave Refractor] #30: net result of grading versus selling raw, by outcome and fee tier
If it comes back…Sells forEconomy / bulk (~$25.00)Standard (~$50.00)Express (~$150)
Gem — Grade 9.5$39.00+$2.87−$22.13−$122
PSA 9$35.00−$1.13−$26.13−$126

Net = sale price − $11.13 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?

A Look to the Past [Wave Refractor] #30: expected value of submitting by gem probability
Chance it gemsExpected saleExpected net (standard fee)
25%$36.00−$25.13
50%$37.00−$24.13
75%$38.00−$23.13

At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.

A Look to the Past [Wave Refractor] #30 graded prices by company and grade
GradeGraded
9.5$39.00
9$35.00

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Grading A Look to the Past [Wave Refractor] #30 — FAQ

Is A Look to the Past [Wave Refractor] #30 worth grading?

A Grade 9.5 A Look to the Past [Wave Refractor] #30 brings $39.00 versus $11.13 raw — a $27.87 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($35.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.

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