Is David Robinson [Borderless Refractor] #M9 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 1996 Topps Mystery Finest · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of David Robinson [Borderless Refractor] #M9 sell for $38.31, only $21.21 above the $17.10 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $17.10
- Grade 8
- $38.31
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 8 | $38.31 | −$3.79 | −$28.79 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $38.31 | −$3.79 | −$28.79 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $17.10 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading David Robinson [Borderless Refractor] #M9 — FAQ
Is David Robinson [Borderless Refractor] #M9 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of David Robinson [Borderless Refractor] #M9 sell for $38.31, only $21.21 above the $17.10 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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