Is Kevin Johnson [Refractor] #T36 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of Kevin Johnson [Refractor] #T36 sell for $25.00, only $21.05 above the $3.95 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.29) 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)
- $3.95
- Grade 7
- $25.00
- PSA 9
- $17.29
- Gem premium
- 6.3×
- 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 7 | $25.00 | −$3.95 | −$28.95 | −$129 |
| PSA 9 | $17.29 | −$11.66 | −$36.66 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $3.95 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% | $19.22 | −$34.73 |
| 50% | $21.14 | −$32.80 |
| 75% | $23.07 | −$30.88 |
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 Kevin Johnson [Refractor] #T36 — FAQ
Is Kevin Johnson [Refractor] #T36 worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of Kevin Johnson [Refractor] #T36 sell for $25.00, only $21.05 above the $3.95 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.29) 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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