Is Mike Trout [Orange] #BT-MT worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Mike Trout [Orange] #BT-MT sells for $67.00 against $29.01 raw: a $37.99 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.05) 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)
- $29.01
- Grade 9.5
- $67.00
- PSA 9
- $61.05
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $67.00 | +$12.99 | −$12.01 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $61.05 | +$7.04 | −$17.96 | −$118 |
Net = sale price − $29.01 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% | $62.54 | −$16.47 |
| 50% | $64.03 | −$14.98 |
| 75% | $65.51 | −$13.50 |
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 Mike Trout [Orange] #BT-MT — FAQ
Is Mike Trout [Orange] #BT-MT worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mike Trout [Orange] #BT-MT sells for $67.00 against $29.01 raw: a $37.99 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.05) 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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