Is Baron Davis [Refractor] #111 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.7× premium in Grade 9.5
A Grade 9.5 Baron Davis [Refractor] #111 sells for $58.82 against $15.83 raw: a $42.99 spread, 3.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.38) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $15.83
- Grade 9.5
- $58.82
- PSA 9
- $13.38
- Gem premium
- 3.7×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $58.82 | +$17.99 | −$7.01 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $13.38 | −$27.45 | −$52.45 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $15.83 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% | $24.74 | −$41.09 |
| 50% | $36.10 | −$29.73 |
| 75% | $47.46 | −$18.37 |
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 Baron Davis [Refractor] #111 — FAQ
Is Baron Davis [Refractor] #111 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Baron Davis [Refractor] #111 sells for $58.82 against $15.83 raw: a $42.99 spread, 3.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.38) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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