Is Mike Alstott [Player's Private Issue] #28 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Mike Alstott [Player's Private Issue] #28 sells for $281 against $12.00 raw: a $269 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($255) 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)
- $12.00
- Grade 9.5
- $281
- PSA 9
- $255
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $281 | +$244 | +$219 | +$119 |
| PSA 9 | $255 | +$218 | +$193 | +$93.00 |
Net = sale price − $12.00 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% | $262 | +$200 |
| 50% | $268 | +$206 |
| 75% | $275 | +$213 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Mike Alstott [Player's Private Issue] #28 — FAQ
Is Mike Alstott [Player's Private Issue] #28 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mike Alstott [Player's Private Issue] #28 sells for $281 against $12.00 raw: a $269 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($255) 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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