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Is PAMELA Puke [Red Refractor] #251c worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of PAMELA Puke [Red Refractor] #251c sell for $242, only $24.50 above the $218 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($220) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $218
- Grade 9.5
- $242
- PSA 9
- $220
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $242 | −$0.50 | −$25.50 | −$126 |
| PSA 9 | $220 | −$22.50 | −$47.50 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $218 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% | $226 | −$42.00 |
| 50% | $231 | −$36.50 |
| 75% | $237 | −$31.00 |
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 PAMELA Puke [Red Refractor] #251c — FAQ
Is PAMELA Puke [Red Refractor] #251c worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of PAMELA Puke [Red Refractor] #251c sell for $242, only $24.50 above the $218 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($220) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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