Is Jerry West [Finest Atomic Refractor] #48 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Jerry West [Finest Atomic Refractor] #48 sells for $55.00 against $11.54 raw: a $43.46 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.88) 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)
- $11.54
- Grade 9.5
- $55.00
- PSA 9
- $49.88
- Gem premium
- 4.8×
- 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 | $55.00 | +$18.46 | −$6.54 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $49.88 | +$13.34 | −$11.66 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $7.00 | −$29.54 | −$54.54 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $11.54 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% | $51.16 | −$10.38 |
| 50% | $52.44 | −$9.10 |
| 75% | $53.72 | −$7.82 |
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 Jerry West [Finest Atomic Refractor] #48 — FAQ
Is Jerry West [Finest Atomic Refractor] #48 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jerry West [Finest Atomic Refractor] #48 sells for $55.00 against $11.54 raw: a $43.46 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.88) 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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