Is Clyde Drexler [Refractor] #16 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Clyde Drexler [Refractor] #16 brings $30.00 versus $5.00 raw — a $25.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($27.47) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.00
- Grade 9.5
- $30.00
- PSA 9
- $27.47
- Gem premium
- 6.0×
- 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 | $30.00 | +$0.00 | −$25.00 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $27.47 | −$2.53 | −$27.53 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $5.00 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% | $28.10 | −$26.90 |
| 50% | $28.73 | −$26.27 |
| 75% | $29.37 | −$25.63 |
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 Clyde Drexler [Refractor] #16 — FAQ
Is Clyde Drexler [Refractor] #16 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Clyde Drexler [Refractor] #16 brings $30.00 versus $5.00 raw — a $25.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($27.47) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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