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Is Derrick Rose [Signed Patch] #130 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Derrick Rose [Signed Patch] #130 sells for $812 against $695 raw: a $117 spread, 1.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($738) 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)
- $695
- Grade 9.5
- $812
- PSA 9
- $738
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $812 | +$92.00 | +$67.00 | −$33.00 |
| PSA 9 | $738 | +$18.00 | −$7.00 | −$107 |
Net = sale price − $695 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% | $757 | +$11.50 |
| 50% | $775 | +$30.00 |
| 75% | $794 | +$48.50 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $812 |
| 9 | $738 |
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Grading Derrick Rose [Signed Patch] #130 — FAQ
Is Derrick Rose [Signed Patch] #130 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Derrick Rose [Signed Patch] #130 sells for $812 against $695 raw: a $117 spread, 1.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($738) 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.
What gem rate makes grading Derrick Rose [Signed Patch] #130 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Derrick Rose [Signed Patch] #130 breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $738).
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