Is John Stockton [Refractor] #297 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 John Stockton [Refractor] #297 brings $90.00 versus $58.97 raw — a $31.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($81.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $58.97
- Grade 9.5
- $90.00
- PSA 9
- $81.76
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $90.00 | +$6.03 | −$18.97 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $81.76 | −$2.21 | −$27.21 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $58.00 | −$25.97 | −$50.97 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $58.97 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% | $83.82 | −$25.15 |
| 50% | $85.88 | −$23.09 |
| 75% | $87.94 | −$21.03 |
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 John Stockton [Refractor] #297 — FAQ
Is John Stockton [Refractor] #297 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 John Stockton [Refractor] #297 brings $90.00 versus $58.97 raw — a $31.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($81.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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