Is Shareef Abdur-Rahim Refractor #278 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 105× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Shareef Abdur-Rahim Refractor #278 sells for $105 against $1.00 raw: a $104 spread, 105× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.00
- Grade 8
- $105
- Gem premium
- 105×
- 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 | $105 | +$79.00 | +$54.00 | −$46.00 |
| PSA 8 | $105 | +$79.00 | +$54.00 | −$46.00 |
Net = sale price − $1.00 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Is Shareef Abdur-Rahim Refractor #278 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Shareef Abdur-Rahim Refractor #278 sells for $105 against $1.00 raw: a $104 spread, 105× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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