Is Ernie Banks #170 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Ernie Banks #170 brings $39.99 versus $7.73 raw — a $32.26 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.73
- Grade 9.5
- $39.99
- PSA 9
- $15.00
- Gem premium
- 5.2×
- 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 | $39.99 | +$7.26 | −$17.74 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $15.00 | −$17.73 | −$42.73 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $7.73 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% | $21.25 | −$36.48 |
| 50% | $27.50 | −$30.23 |
| 75% | $33.74 | −$23.99 |
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 | $39.99 |
| 9 | $15.00 |
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Grading Ernie Banks #170 — FAQ
Is Ernie Banks #170 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Ernie Banks #170 brings $39.99 versus $7.73 raw — a $32.26 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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