Is Ken Griffey Jr #10 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Ken Griffey Jr #10 sells for $2,090 against $350 raw: a $1,740 spread, 6.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,900) 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)
- $350
- Grade 9.5
- $2,090
- PSA 9
- $1,900
- Gem premium
- 6.0×
- 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 | $2,090 | +$1,715 | +$1,690 | +$1,590 |
| PSA 9 | $1,900 | +$1,525 | +$1,500 | +$1,400 |
| PSA 8 | $1,700 | +$1,325 | +$1,300 | +$1,200 |
Net = sale price − $350 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% | $1,948 | +$1,548 |
| 50% | $1,995 | +$1,595 |
| 75% | $2,043 | +$1,643 |
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 Ken Griffey Jr #10 — FAQ
Is Ken Griffey Jr #10 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Ken Griffey Jr #10 sells for $2,090 against $350 raw: a $1,740 spread, 6.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,900) 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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