Is Larry Johnson [Orange Border Refractor Test Issue] #M13 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Larry Johnson [Orange Border Refractor Test Issue] #M13 sells for $49.00 against $3.67 raw: a $45.33 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.50) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.67
- Grade 9.5
- $49.00
- PSA 9
- $44.50
- Gem premium
- 13×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $49.00 | +$20.33 | −$4.67 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $44.50 | +$15.83 | −$9.17 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $17.50 | −$11.17 | −$36.17 | −$136 |
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% | $45.63 | −$8.05 |
| 50% | $46.75 | −$6.92 |
| 75% | $47.88 | −$5.80 |
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 Larry Johnson [Orange Border Refractor Test Issue] #M13 — FAQ
Is Larry Johnson [Orange Border Refractor Test Issue] #M13 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Larry Johnson [Orange Border Refractor Test Issue] #M13 sells for $49.00 against $3.67 raw: a $45.33 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.50) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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