Is Jorge Mateo [Aspirations Die Cut Signature] #163 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Jorge Mateo [Aspirations Die Cut Signature] #163 brings $39.99 versus $7.99 raw — a $32.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($0.99) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.99
- Grade 9.5
- $39.99
- PSA 9
- $0.99
- Gem premium
- 5.0×
- 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 | $39.99 | +$7.00 | −$18.00 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $0.99 | −$32.00 | −$57.00 | −$157 |
Net = sale price − $7.99 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% | $10.74 | −$47.25 |
| 50% | $20.49 | −$37.50 |
| 75% | $30.24 | −$27.75 |
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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Is Jorge Mateo [Aspirations Die Cut Signature] #163 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jorge Mateo [Aspirations Die Cut Signature] #163 brings $39.99 versus $7.99 raw — a $32.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($0.99) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
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