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Is Tom Gugliotta [Gold Refractor] #5 worth grading?

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Worth grading only if it gems

A Grade 8 Tom Gugliotta [Gold Refractor] #5 brings $250 versus $180 raw — a $70.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.

Raw (NM)
$180
Grade 8
$250
Gem premium
1.4×
As of
Jul 11, 2026

Break-even by outcome and fee

Tom Gugliotta [Gold Refractor] #5: 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 8$250+$45.00+$20.00−$80.00
PSA 8$250+$45.00+$20.00−$80.00

Net = sale price − $180 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.

Tom Gugliotta [Gold Refractor] #5 graded prices by company and grade
GradeGraded
8$250

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Grading Tom Gugliotta [Gold Refractor] #5 — FAQ

Is Tom Gugliotta [Gold Refractor] #5 worth grading?

A Grade 8 Tom Gugliotta [Gold Refractor] #5 brings $250 versus $180 raw — a $70.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.

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