Is Scottie Barnes [1st Day Issue] #203 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Scottie Barnes [1st Day Issue] #203 brings $74.00 versus $45.00 raw — a $29.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($67.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $45.00
- Grade 9.5
- $74.00
- PSA 9
- $67.00
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $74.00 | +$4.00 | −$21.00 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $67.00 | −$3.00 | −$28.00 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $45.00 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% | $68.75 | −$26.25 |
| 50% | $70.50 | −$24.50 |
| 75% | $72.25 | −$22.75 |
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 Scottie Barnes [1st Day Issue] #203 — FAQ
Is Scottie Barnes [1st Day Issue] #203 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Scottie Barnes [1st Day Issue] #203 brings $74.00 versus $45.00 raw — a $29.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($67.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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