Is Jean Grey [Orange Refractor SP] #96 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 10 Jean Grey [Orange Refractor SP] #96 brings $50.00 versus $22.50 raw — a $27.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($37.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $22.50
- CGC 10
- $50.00
- PSA 9
- $37.00
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- As of
- Aug 15, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — CGC 10 | $50.00 | +$2.50 | −$22.50 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $37.00 | −$10.50 | −$35.50 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $22.50 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% | $40.25 | −$32.25 |
| 50% | $43.50 | −$29.00 |
| 75% | $46.75 | −$25.75 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $50.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | CGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $50.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $41.00 |
| 9 | — | $37.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Jean Grey [Orange Refractor SP] #96 — FAQ
Is Jean Grey [Orange Refractor SP] #96 worth grading?
A CGC 10 Jean Grey [Orange Refractor SP] #96 brings $50.00 versus $22.50 raw — a $27.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($37.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What centering does Jean Grey [Orange Refractor SP] #96 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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