Is Yovani Gallardo #308 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Yovani Gallardo #308 sells for $76.00 against $3.21 raw: a $72.79 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($69.46) 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)
- $3.21
- Grade 9.5
- $76.00
- PSA 9
- $69.46
- Gem premium
- 24×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $76.00 | +$47.79 | +$22.79 | −$77.21 |
| PSA 9 | $69.46 | +$41.25 | +$16.25 | −$83.75 |
Net = sale price − $3.21 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% | $71.09 | +$17.89 |
| 50% | $72.73 | +$19.52 |
| 75% | $74.36 | +$21.16 |
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 Yovani Gallardo #308 — FAQ
Is Yovani Gallardo #308 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Yovani Gallardo #308 sells for $76.00 against $3.21 raw: a $72.79 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($69.46) 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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