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Is Christie Brinkley [Black Refractor] #216 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.7× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Christie Brinkley [Black Refractor] #216 sells for $90.00 against $13.38 raw: a $76.62 spread, 6.7× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $13.38
- Grade 8
- $90.00
- Gem premium
- 6.7×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $90.00 | +$51.62 | +$26.62 | −$73.38 |
| PSA 8 | $90.00 | +$51.62 | +$26.62 | −$73.38 |
Net = sale price − $13.38 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Christie Brinkley [Black Refractor] #216 — FAQ
Is Christie Brinkley [Black Refractor] #216 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Christie Brinkley [Black Refractor] #216 sells for $90.00 against $13.38 raw: a $76.62 spread, 6.7× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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