Is Ray Allen [Star Rubies] #202 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 7 Ray Allen [Star Rubies] #202 brings $711 versus $435 raw — a $276 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)
- $435
- Grade 7
- $711
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $711 | +$251 | +$226 | +$126 |
Net = sale price − $435 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 7 | $711 |
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Grading Ray Allen [Star Rubies] #202 — FAQ
Is Ray Allen [Star Rubies] #202 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Ray Allen [Star Rubies] #202 brings $711 versus $435 raw — a $276 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.
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