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Is Yordan Alvarez [Throwback] #706 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Yordan Alvarez [Throwback] #706 sells for $2,614 against $600 raw: a $2,014 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,376) 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)
- $600
- Grade 9.5
- $2,614
- PSA 9
- $2,376
- Gem premium
- 4.4×
- 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 | $2,614 | +$1,989 | +$1,964 | +$1,864 |
| PSA 9 | $2,376 | +$1,751 | +$1,726 | +$1,626 |
Net = sale price − $600 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% | $2,435 | +$1,785 |
| 50% | $2,495 | +$1,845 |
| 75% | $2,554 | +$1,904 |
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 | $2,614 |
| 9 | $2,376 |
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Grading Yordan Alvarez [Throwback] #706 — FAQ
Is Yordan Alvarez [Throwback] #706 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Yordan Alvarez [Throwback] #706 sells for $2,614 against $600 raw: a $2,014 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,376) 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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