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Is Tim Duncan [Refractor] #A14 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Tim Duncan [Refractor] #A14 brings $1,040 versus $1000 raw — a $40.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($887) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $1000
- Grade 9.5
- $1,040
- PSA 9
- $887
- Gem premium
- 1.0×
- 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 | $1,040 | +$15.01 | −$9.99 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $887 | −$138 | −$163 | −$263 |
Net = sale price − $1000 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% | $925 | −$125 |
| 50% | $964 | −$86.49 |
| 75% | $1,002 | −$48.24 |
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 Tim Duncan [Refractor] #A14 — FAQ
Is Tim Duncan [Refractor] #A14 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Tim Duncan [Refractor] #A14 brings $1,040 versus $1000 raw — a $40.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($887) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
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