Is Kellen Clemens [Autograph] #123 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Kellen Clemens [Autograph] #123 brings $29.99 versus $3.41 raw — a $26.58 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.41
- Grade 9.5
- $29.99
- PSA 9
- $17.99
- Gem premium
- 8.8×
- 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 | $29.99 | +$1.58 | −$23.42 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $17.99 | −$10.42 | −$35.42 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $3.41 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% | $20.99 | −$32.42 |
| 50% | $23.99 | −$29.42 |
| 75% | $26.99 | −$26.42 |
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 Kellen Clemens [Autograph] #123 — FAQ
Is Kellen Clemens [Autograph] #123 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kellen Clemens [Autograph] #123 brings $29.99 versus $3.41 raw — a $26.58 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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