Is Antoine Walker [Atomic Refractor] #R6 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Antoine Walker [Atomic Refractor] #R6 sells for $56.00 against $23.05 raw: a $32.95 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.99) 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)
- $23.05
- Grade 9.5
- $56.00
- PSA 9
- $50.99
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $56.00 | +$7.95 | −$17.05 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $50.99 | +$2.94 | −$22.06 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $19.25 | −$28.80 | −$53.80 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $23.05 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% | $52.24 | −$20.81 |
| 50% | $53.50 | −$19.55 |
| 75% | $54.75 | −$18.30 |
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 Antoine Walker [Atomic Refractor] #R6 — FAQ
Is Antoine Walker [Atomic Refractor] #R6 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Antoine Walker [Atomic Refractor] #R6 sells for $56.00 against $23.05 raw: a $32.95 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.99) 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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