Is Clayton Kershaw, Sandy Koufax #815 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Clayton Kershaw, Sandy Koufax #815 brings $35.00 versus $9.49 raw — a $25.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($31.61) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.49
- Grade 9.5
- $35.00
- PSA 9
- $31.61
- Gem premium
- 3.7×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $35.00 | +$0.51 | −$24.49 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $31.61 | −$2.88 | −$27.88 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $9.49 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% | $32.46 | −$27.03 |
| 50% | $33.30 | −$26.19 |
| 75% | $34.15 | −$25.34 |
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 Clayton Kershaw, Sandy Koufax #815 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Clayton Kershaw, Sandy Koufax #815 brings $35.00 versus $9.49 raw — a $25.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($31.61) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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