Is Wayne Gretzky #4 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Wayne Gretzky #4 sells for $49.00 against $3.59 raw: a $45.41 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.75) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.59
- Grade 9.5
- $49.00
- PSA 9
- $44.75
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $49.00 | +$20.41 | −$4.59 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $44.75 | +$16.16 | −$8.84 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $16.51 | −$12.08 | −$37.08 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $3.59 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% | $45.81 | −$7.78 |
| 50% | $46.88 | −$6.72 |
| 75% | $47.94 | −$5.65 |
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 Wayne Gretzky #4 — FAQ
Is Wayne Gretzky #4 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Wayne Gretzky #4 sells for $49.00 against $3.59 raw: a $45.41 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.75) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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