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Is J.T. Realmuto [Gold] #US398 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 J.T. Realmuto [Gold] #US398 sells for $90.00 against $28.11 raw: a $61.89 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($81.70) 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)
- $28.11
- Grade 9.5
- $90.00
- PSA 9
- $81.70
- Gem premium
- 3.2×
- 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 | $90.00 | +$36.89 | +$11.89 | −$88.11 |
| PSA 9 | $81.70 | +$28.59 | +$3.59 | −$96.41 |
Net = sale price − $28.11 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% | $83.78 | +$5.67 |
| 50% | $85.85 | +$7.74 |
| 75% | $87.92 | +$9.81 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $90.00 |
| 9 | $81.70 |
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Grading J.T. Realmuto [Gold] #US398 — FAQ
Is J.T. Realmuto [Gold] #US398 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 J.T. Realmuto [Gold] #US398 sells for $90.00 against $28.11 raw: a $61.89 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($81.70) 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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