Is Julio Urias [Vertical Gold] #US45a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Julio Urias [Vertical Gold] #US45a sells for $72.00 against $22.50 raw: a $49.50 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.00) 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)
- $22.50
- Grade 9.5
- $72.00
- PSA 9
- $65.00
- Gem premium
- 3.2×
- 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 | $72.00 | +$24.50 | −$0.50 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $65.00 | +$17.50 | −$7.50 | −$108 |
Net = sale price − $22.50 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% | $66.75 | −$5.75 |
| 50% | $68.50 | −$4.00 |
| 75% | $70.25 | −$2.25 |
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 | $72.00 |
| 9 | $65.00 |
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Grading Julio Urias [Vertical Gold] #US45a — FAQ
Is Julio Urias [Vertical Gold] #US45a worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Julio Urias [Vertical Gold] #US45a sells for $72.00 against $22.50 raw: a $49.50 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.00) 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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