Is The Rancor [Purple Refractor] #8 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of The Rancor [Purple Refractor] #8 sell for $148, only $22.78 above the $125 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $125
- Grade 9.5
- $148
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $148 | −$2.22 | −$27.22 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $125 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $148 |
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Is The Rancor [Purple Refractor] #8 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of The Rancor [Purple Refractor] #8 sell for $148, only $22.78 above the $125 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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