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Is Mark Sanchez [Autograph] #105 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Mark Sanchez [Autograph] #105 brings $47.00 versus $10.21 raw — a $36.79 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($28.03) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $10.21
- Grade 9.5
- $47.00
- PSA 9
- $28.03
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- 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 | $47.00 | +$11.79 | −$13.21 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $28.03 | −$7.18 | −$32.18 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $9.50 | −$25.71 | −$50.71 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $10.21 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% | $32.77 | −$27.44 |
| 50% | $37.52 | −$22.70 |
| 75% | $42.26 | −$17.95 |
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 | $47.00 |
| 9 | $28.03 |
| 8 | $9.50 |
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Grading Mark Sanchez [Autograph] #105 — FAQ
Is Mark Sanchez [Autograph] #105 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mark Sanchez [Autograph] #105 brings $47.00 versus $10.21 raw — a $36.79 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($28.03) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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