Is Emma Raducanu [Pink Geometric Refractor] #198 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Emma Raducanu [Pink Geometric Refractor] #198 sells for $110 against $59.78 raw: a $50.22 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($100) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $59.78
- Grade 9.5
- $110
- PSA 9
- $100
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- As of
- Sep 3, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 9.5 | $110 | +$25.22 | +$0.22 | −$99.78 |
| PSA 9 | $100 | +$15.22 | −$9.78 | −$110 |
Net = sale price − $59.78 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% | $103 | −$7.28 |
| 50% | $105 | −$4.78 |
| 75% | $108 | −$2.28 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 98%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Emma Raducanu [Pink Geometric Refractor] #198 — FAQ
Is Emma Raducanu [Pink Geometric Refractor] #198 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Emma Raducanu [Pink Geometric Refractor] #198 sells for $110 against $59.78 raw: a $50.22 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($100) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
What gem rate makes grading Emma Raducanu [Pink Geometric Refractor] #198 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Emma Raducanu [Pink Geometric Refractor] #198 breaks even when it gems about 98% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $100).
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