Is Emmitt Smith [1000 Stripe] #273 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Emmitt Smith [1000 Stripe] #273 sells for $578 against $202 raw: a $376 spread, 2.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($525) 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)
- $202
- Grade 9.5
- $578
- PSA 9
- $525
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $578 | +$351 | +$326 | +$226 |
| PSA 9 | $525 | +$298 | +$273 | +$173 |
| PSA 8 | $208 | −$19.99 | −$44.99 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $202 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% | $538 | +$286 |
| 50% | $552 | +$299 |
| 75% | $565 | +$312 |
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 | $578 |
| 9 | $525 |
| 8 | $208 |
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Grading Emmitt Smith [1000 Stripe] #273 — FAQ
Is Emmitt Smith [1000 Stripe] #273 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Emmitt Smith [1000 Stripe] #273 sells for $578 against $202 raw: a $376 spread, 2.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($525) 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.
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
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