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Is Tony Romo [Autograph Gold] #89 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Tony Romo [Autograph Gold] #89 sells for $121 against $77.00 raw: a $44.00 spread, 1.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($110) 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)
- $77.00
- Grade 9.5
- $121
- PSA 9
- $110
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $121 | +$19.00 | −$6.00 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $110 | +$8.00 | −$17.00 | −$117 |
Net = sale price − $77.00 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% | $113 | −$14.25 |
| 50% | $116 | −$11.50 |
| 75% | $118 | −$8.75 |
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 | $121 |
| 9 | $110 |
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Grading Tony Romo [Autograph Gold] #89 — FAQ
Is Tony Romo [Autograph Gold] #89 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Tony Romo [Autograph Gold] #89 sells for $121 against $77.00 raw: a $44.00 spread, 1.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($110) 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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