Is P.J. Brown [Refractor] #133 worth grading?

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Worth grading only if it gems

A Grade 8 P.J. Brown [Refractor] #133 brings $31.00 versus $2.99 raw — a $28.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.

Raw (NM): $2.99
Grade 8: $31.00
Gem premium: 10×
As of: Sep 3, 2026

Break-even by outcome and fee

P.J. Brown [Refractor] #133: net result of grading versus selling raw, by outcome and fee tier
If it comes back…	Sells for	Economy / bulk (~$25.00)	Standard (~$50.00)	Express (~$150)
Gem — Grade 8	$31.00	+$3.01	−$21.99	−$122
PSA 8	$31.00	+$3.01	−$21.99	−$122

Net = sale price − $2.99 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.

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P.J. Brown [Refractor] #133 graded prices by company and grade
Grade	Graded
8	$31.00
7	$25.00

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