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Is John McEnroe [Gold Refractor] #AIV-JMC worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 John McEnroe [Gold Refractor] #AIV-JMC brings $106 versus $80.22 raw — a $25.78 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($96.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $80.22
- Grade 9.5
- $106
- PSA 9
- $96.00
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 9.5 | $106 | +$0.78 | −$24.22 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $96.00 | −$9.22 | −$34.22 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $80.22 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% | $98.50 | −$31.72 |
| 50% | $101 | −$29.22 |
| 75% | $104 | −$26.72 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $106 |
| 9 | $96.00 |
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Grading John McEnroe [Gold Refractor] #AIV-JMC — FAQ
Is John McEnroe [Gold Refractor] #AIV-JMC worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 John McEnroe [Gold Refractor] #AIV-JMC brings $106 versus $80.22 raw — a $25.78 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($96.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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