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Is the 1994 Topps Finest Barry Sanders #44 Refractor worth grading?

Live market numbers as of 2026-10-21 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.

Raw value
$596.50
PSA 9 value
$1,596.25
PSA 10 value
$7,294.50
PSA 10 gem rate
4.3%
Based on the numbers below, this card is potentially worth grading — a PSA 10 nets an estimated $5,471, but the 4.3% gem rate means the 10 is far from guaranteed. Weigh the PSA 9 outcome below.

The breakeven math

Line itemAmount
Raw purchase$596.50
Sales tax (8%)$47.72
Grading fee (priority tier)$80.00
Shipping$5.00
Total cost basis$729.22
Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) +$5,471.10 (+750%)
Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) +$627.59

Assumptions: $80 grading, $5 shipping, 8% tax on the raw purchase, and keeping 85% of the sale after marketplace fees. Your numbers will differ — run them below.

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