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Is Emmitt Smith [1st Day Issue] #630 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Emmitt Smith [1st Day Issue] #630 sells for $50.00 against $6.67 raw: a $43.33 spread, 7.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.00) 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)
- $6.67
- Grade 9.5
- $50.00
- PSA 9
- $45.00
- Gem premium
- 7.5×
- 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 | $50.00 | +$18.33 | −$6.67 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $45.00 | +$13.33 | −$11.67 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $5.50 | −$26.17 | −$51.17 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $6.67 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% | $46.25 | −$10.42 |
| 50% | $47.50 | −$9.17 |
| 75% | $48.75 | −$7.92 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $50.00 |
| 9 | $45.00 |
| 8 | $5.50 |
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Grading Emmitt Smith [1st Day Issue] #630 — FAQ
Is Emmitt Smith [1st Day Issue] #630 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Emmitt Smith [1st Day Issue] #630 sells for $50.00 against $6.67 raw: a $43.33 spread, 7.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.00) 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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