Is The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes [Black Gold Refractor] #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes [Black Gold Refractor] #1 brings $144 versus $110 raw — a $33.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($131) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $110
- Grade 9.5
- $144
- PSA 9
- $131
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $144 | +$8.82 | −$16.18 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $131 | −$4.68 | −$29.68 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $110 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% | $134 | −$26.31 |
| 50% | $137 | −$22.93 |
| 75% | $141 | −$19.56 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $144 |
| 9 | $131 |
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Is The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes [Black Gold Refractor] #1 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes [Black Gold Refractor] #1 brings $144 versus $110 raw — a $33.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($131) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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