Is Alex Verdugo #FFA-AV worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 11× premium in Grade 9.5
A Grade 9.5 Alex Verdugo #FFA-AV sells for $44.99 against $4.13 raw: a $40.86 spread, 11× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.33) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.13
- Grade 9.5
- $44.99
- PSA 9
- $26.33
- Gem premium
- 11×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $44.99 | +$15.86 | −$9.14 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $26.33 | −$2.80 | −$27.80 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $4.13 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% | $30.99 | −$23.14 |
| 50% | $35.66 | −$18.47 |
| 75% | $40.33 | −$13.80 |
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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Grading Alex Verdugo #FFA-AV — FAQ
Is Alex Verdugo #FFA-AV worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Alex Verdugo #FFA-AV sells for $44.99 against $4.13 raw: a $40.86 spread, 11× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.33) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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