Is Mets 2017 Rookie Stars: Robert Gsellman / Gavin Cecchini [Chrome] #177 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Mets 2017 Rookie Stars: Robert Gsellman / Gavin Cecchini [Chrome] #177 sells for $69.00 against $2.35 raw: a $66.65 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($63.02) 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)
- $2.35
- Grade 9.5
- $69.00
- PSA 9
- $63.02
- Gem premium
- 29×
- 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 | $69.00 | +$41.65 | +$16.65 | −$83.35 |
| PSA 9 | $63.02 | +$35.67 | +$10.67 | −$89.33 |
Net = sale price − $2.35 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% | $64.52 | +$12.16 |
| 50% | $66.01 | +$13.66 |
| 75% | $67.50 | +$15.16 |
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 Mets 2017 Rookie Stars: Robert Gsellman / Gavin Cecchini [Chrome] #177 — FAQ
Is Mets 2017 Rookie Stars: Robert Gsellman / Gavin Cecchini [Chrome] #177 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mets 2017 Rookie Stars: Robert Gsellman / Gavin Cecchini [Chrome] #177 sells for $69.00 against $2.35 raw: a $66.65 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($63.02) 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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