Is Warren Moon [Purple] #16 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Warren Moon [Purple] #16 sells for $6,380 against $4,350 raw: a $2,030 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($5,800) 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)
- $4,350
- Grade 9.5
- $6,380
- PSA 9
- $5,800
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $6,380 | +$2,005 | +$1,980 | +$1,880 |
| PSA 9 | $5,800 | +$1,425 | +$1,400 | +$1,300 |
Net = sale price − $4,350 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% | $5,945 | +$1,545 |
| 50% | $6,090 | +$1,690 |
| 75% | $6,235 | +$1,835 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $6,380 |
| 9 | $5,800 |
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Grading Warren Moon [Purple] #16 — FAQ
Is Warren Moon [Purple] #16 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Warren Moon [Purple] #16 sells for $6,380 against $4,350 raw: a $2,030 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($5,800) 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.
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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