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Is Vernon Davis [Autograph] #234 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Vernon Davis [Autograph] #234 sells for $2,899 against $21.32 raw: a $2,878 spread, 136× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,636) 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)
- $21.32
- Grade 9.5
- $2,899
- PSA 9
- $2,636
- Gem premium
- 136×
- 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 | $2,899 | +$2,853 | +$2,828 | +$2,728 |
| PSA 9 | $2,636 | +$2,590 | +$2,565 | +$2,465 |
Net = sale price − $21.32 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% | $2,702 | +$2,630 |
| 50% | $2,767 | +$2,696 |
| 75% | $2,833 | +$2,762 |
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 Vernon Davis [Autograph] #234 — FAQ
Is Vernon Davis [Autograph] #234 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Vernon Davis [Autograph] #234 sells for $2,899 against $21.32 raw: a $2,878 spread, 136× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,636) 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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