Is Knute Rockne #9 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Knute Rockne #9 sells for $13,182 against $732 raw: a $12,450 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($11,984) 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)
- $732
- Grade 9.5
- $13,182
- PSA 9
- $11,984
- Gem premium
- 18×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $13,182 | +$12,425 | +$12,400 | +$12,300 |
| PSA 9 | $11,984 | +$11,227 | +$11,202 | +$11,102 |
| PSA 8 | $10,894 | +$10,137 | +$10,112 | +$10,012 |
Net = sale price − $732 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% | $12,284 | +$11,501 |
| 50% | $12,583 | +$11,801 |
| 75% | $12,883 | +$12,100 |
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 Knute Rockne #9 — FAQ
Is Knute Rockne #9 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Knute Rockne #9 sells for $13,182 against $732 raw: a $12,450 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($11,984) 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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