Is Luke Kuechly [Gold] #205 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Luke Kuechly [Gold] #205 sells for $193 against $66.41 raw: a $127 spread, 2.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($175) 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)
- $66.41
- Grade 9.5
- $193
- PSA 9
- $175
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $193 | +$102 | +$76.59 | −$23.41 |
| PSA 9 | $175 | +$83.59 | +$58.59 | −$41.41 |
Net = sale price − $66.41 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% | $180 | +$63.09 |
| 50% | $184 | +$67.59 |
| 75% | $189 | +$72.09 |
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 Luke Kuechly [Gold] #205 — FAQ
Is Luke Kuechly [Gold] #205 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Luke Kuechly [Gold] #205 sells for $193 against $66.41 raw: a $127 spread, 2.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($175) 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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