Is Patrick Ewing [Refractor, w/Coating] #R17 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 1998 Topps Roundball Royalty · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 11× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Patrick Ewing [Refractor, w/Coating] #R17 sells for $73.25 against $6.75 raw: a $66.50 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.75
- Grade 8
- $73.25
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 8 | $73.25 | +$41.50 | +$16.50 | −$83.50 |
| PSA 8 | $73.25 | +$41.50 | +$16.50 | −$83.50 |
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Grading Patrick Ewing [Refractor, w/Coating] #R17 — FAQ
Is Patrick Ewing [Refractor, w/Coating] #R17 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Patrick Ewing [Refractor, w/Coating] #R17 sells for $73.25 against $6.75 raw: a $66.50 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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