Is Carlos Hyde #19 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Carlos Hyde #19 brings $34.88 versus $0.90 raw — a $33.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.90
- Grade 9.5
- $34.88
- PSA 9
- $7.50
- Gem premium
- 39×
- 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 | $34.88 | +$8.98 | −$16.02 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $7.50 | −$18.40 | −$43.40 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.90 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% | $14.35 | −$36.55 |
| 50% | $21.19 | −$29.71 |
| 75% | $28.04 | −$22.86 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Carlos Hyde #19 — FAQ
Is Carlos Hyde #19 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Carlos Hyde #19 brings $34.88 versus $0.90 raw — a $33.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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