Is Terry Glenn #18 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Terry Glenn #18 sells for $50.00 against $7.22 raw: a $42.78 spread, 6.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.05) 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)
- $7.22
- Grade 9.5
- $50.00
- PSA 9
- $45.05
- Gem premium
- 6.9×
- 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 | $50.00 | +$17.78 | −$7.22 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $45.05 | +$12.83 | −$12.17 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $26.00 | −$6.22 | −$31.22 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $7.22 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% | $46.29 | −$10.93 |
| 50% | $47.52 | −$9.70 |
| 75% | $48.76 | −$8.46 |
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 Terry Glenn #18 — FAQ
Is Terry Glenn #18 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Terry Glenn #18 sells for $50.00 against $7.22 raw: a $42.78 spread, 6.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.05) 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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