Is Kevin Knox [Shooting Autograph Orange] #127 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Kevin Knox [Shooting Autograph Orange] #127 sells for $43.00 against $6.50 raw: a $36.50 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.32) 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)
- $6.50
- Grade 9.5
- $43.00
- PSA 9
- $39.32
- Gem premium
- 6.6×
- 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 | $43.00 | +$11.50 | −$13.50 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $39.32 | +$7.82 | −$17.18 | −$117 |
Net = sale price − $6.50 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% | $40.24 | −$16.26 |
| 50% | $41.16 | −$15.34 |
| 75% | $42.08 | −$14.42 |
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 Kevin Knox [Shooting Autograph Orange] #127 — FAQ
Is Kevin Knox [Shooting Autograph Orange] #127 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kevin Knox [Shooting Autograph Orange] #127 sells for $43.00 against $6.50 raw: a $36.50 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.32) 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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