Is Pavel Datsyuk #422b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Pavel Datsyuk #422b sells for $471 against $280 raw: a $191 spread, 1.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($428) 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)
- $280
- Grade 9.5
- $471
- PSA 9
- $428
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $471 | +$166 | +$141 | +$41.00 |
| PSA 9 | $428 | +$123 | +$97.82 | −$2.18 |
Net = sale price − $280 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% | $439 | +$109 |
| 50% | $449 | +$119 |
| 75% | $460 | +$130 |
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 | $471 |
| 9 | $428 |
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Grading Pavel Datsyuk #422b — FAQ
Is Pavel Datsyuk #422b worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Pavel Datsyuk #422b sells for $471 against $280 raw: a $191 spread, 1.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($428) 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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