Is Luthen Rael [Red Refractor] #5 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
SGC 10 copies of Luthen Rael [Red Refractor] #5 sell for $38.69, only $21.66 above the $17.03 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $17.03
- SGC 10
- $38.69
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- As of
- Aug 16, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — SGC 10 | $38.69 | −$3.34 | −$28.34 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $17.03 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $38.69 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | SGC |
|---|---|
| 10 | $38.69 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Luthen Rael [Red Refractor] #5 — FAQ
Is Luthen Rael [Red Refractor] #5 worth grading?
SGC 10 copies of Luthen Rael [Red Refractor] #5 sell for $38.69, only $21.66 above the $17.03 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
What centering does Luthen Rael [Red Refractor] #5 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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