Is Buffalo Bills #12 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Buffalo Bills #12 sells for $7,321 against $58.20 raw: a $7,263 spread, 126× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($6,655) 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)
- $58.20
- Grade 9.5
- $7,321
- PSA 9
- $6,655
- Gem premium
- 126×
- 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 | $7,321 | +$7,238 | +$7,213 | +$7,113 |
| PSA 9 | $6,655 | +$6,572 | +$6,547 | +$6,447 |
| PSA 8 | $425 | +$342 | +$317 | +$217 |
Net = sale price − $58.20 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% | $6,822 | +$6,713 |
| 50% | $6,988 | +$6,880 |
| 75% | $7,155 | +$7,046 |
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 Buffalo Bills #12 — FAQ
Is Buffalo Bills #12 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Buffalo Bills #12 sells for $7,321 against $58.20 raw: a $7,263 spread, 126× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($6,655) 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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