Is Rafael Devers [Sepia] #22A worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Rafael Devers [Sepia] #22A sells for $75.00 against $26.67 raw: a $48.33 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.59) 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)
- $26.67
- Grade 9.5
- $75.00
- PSA 9
- $65.59
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $75.00 | +$23.33 | −$1.67 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $65.59 | +$13.92 | −$11.08 | −$111 |
Net = sale price − $26.67 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% | $67.94 | −$8.73 |
| 50% | $70.30 | −$6.38 |
| 75% | $72.65 | −$4.02 |
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 Rafael Devers [Sepia] #22A — FAQ
Is Rafael Devers [Sepia] #22A worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Rafael Devers [Sepia] #22A sells for $75.00 against $26.67 raw: a $48.33 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.59) 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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