Is Tyrese Maxey [Gold Geometric Refractor] #38 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Tyrese Maxey [Gold Geometric Refractor] #38 sell for $21.48, only $15.03 above the $6.45 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.45
- Grade 9.5
- $21.48
- Gem premium
- 3.3×
- 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 | $21.48 | −$9.97 | −$34.97 | −$135 |
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Grading Tyrese Maxey [Gold Geometric Refractor] #38 — FAQ
Is Tyrese Maxey [Gold Geometric Refractor] #38 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Tyrese Maxey [Gold Geometric Refractor] #38 sell for $21.48, only $15.03 above the $6.45 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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