Is Mike Trout #B19-MT worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Mike Trout #B19-MT sells for $561 against $375 raw: a $186 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($510) 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)
- $375
- Grade 9.5
- $561
- PSA 9
- $510
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $561 | +$161 | +$136 | +$36.01 |
| PSA 9 | $510 | +$110 | +$85.01 | −$14.99 |
Net = sale price − $375 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% | $523 | +$97.76 |
| 50% | $536 | +$111 |
| 75% | $548 | +$123 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Mike Trout #B19-MT — FAQ
Is Mike Trout #B19-MT worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mike Trout #B19-MT sells for $561 against $375 raw: a $186 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($510) 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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