Is Sean Taylor [Gold] #29 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Sean Taylor [Gold] #29 sells for $10,675 against $9,501 raw: a $1,174 spread, 1.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($10,500) 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)
- $9,501
- Grade 9.5
- $10,675
- PSA 9
- $10,500
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $10,675 | +$1,149 | +$1,124 | +$1,024 |
| PSA 9 | $10,500 | +$974 | +$949 | +$849 |
Net = sale price − $9,501 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% | $10,544 | +$992 |
| 50% | $10,588 | +$1,036 |
| 75% | $10,631 | +$1,080 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Sean Taylor [Gold] #29 — FAQ
Is Sean Taylor [Gold] #29 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Sean Taylor [Gold] #29 sells for $10,675 against $9,501 raw: a $1,174 spread, 1.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($10,500) 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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