Is Ron Artest [Refractor w/ Coating] #258 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 7.4× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Ron Artest [Refractor w/ Coating] #258 sells for $54.36 against $7.32 raw: a $47.04 spread, 7.4× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.32
- Grade 8
- $54.36
- Gem premium
- 7.4×
- 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 8 | $54.36 | +$22.04 | −$2.96 | −$103 |
| PSA 8 | $54.36 | +$22.04 | −$2.96 | −$103 |
Net = sale price − $7.32 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Ron Artest [Refractor w/ Coating] #258 — FAQ
Is Ron Artest [Refractor w/ Coating] #258 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Ron Artest [Refractor w/ Coating] #258 sells for $54.36 against $7.32 raw: a $47.04 spread, 7.4× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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