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Is Venus Williams [Refractor] #AIV-VWS worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Venus Williams [Refractor] #AIV-VWS brings $99.99 versus $69.99 raw — a $30.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($57.30) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $69.99
- Grade 9.5
- $99.99
- PSA 9
- $57.30
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 9.5 | $99.99 | +$5.00 | −$20.00 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $57.30 | −$37.69 | −$62.69 | −$163 |
Net = sale price − $69.99 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% | $67.97 | −$52.02 |
| 50% | $78.64 | −$41.34 |
| 75% | $89.32 | −$30.67 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Venus Williams [Refractor] #AIV-VWS — FAQ
Is Venus Williams [Refractor] #AIV-VWS worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Venus Williams [Refractor] #AIV-VWS brings $99.99 versus $69.99 raw — a $30.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($57.30) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
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