Is Dark Rey [Blue Refractor] #70 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Dark Rey [Blue Refractor] #70 brings $33.00 versus $7.49 raw — a $25.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($30.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.49
- Grade 9.5
- $33.00
- PSA 9
- $30.00
- Gem premium
- 4.4×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $33.00 | +$0.51 | −$24.49 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $30.00 | −$2.49 | −$27.49 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $7.49 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% | $30.75 | −$26.74 |
| 50% | $31.50 | −$25.99 |
| 75% | $32.25 | −$25.24 |
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 →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $33.00 |
| 9 | $30.00 |
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Is Dark Rey [Blue Refractor] #70 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Dark Rey [Blue Refractor] #70 brings $33.00 versus $7.49 raw — a $25.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($30.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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