Is Alonzo Mourning [Refractor] #288 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Alonzo Mourning [Refractor] #288 brings $81.00 versus $48.92 raw — a $32.08 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($73.35) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $48.92
- Grade 9.5
- $81.00
- PSA 9
- $73.35
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $81.00 | +$7.08 | −$17.92 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $73.35 | −$0.57 | −$25.57 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $58.50 | −$15.42 | −$40.42 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $48.92 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% | $75.26 | −$23.66 |
| 50% | $77.17 | −$21.75 |
| 75% | $79.09 | −$19.83 |
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 Alonzo Mourning [Refractor] #288 — FAQ
Is Alonzo Mourning [Refractor] #288 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Alonzo Mourning [Refractor] #288 brings $81.00 versus $48.92 raw — a $32.08 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($73.35) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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