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Is Mike Trout [Independence Day] #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Mike Trout [Independence Day] #1 sells for $381 against $105 raw: a $276 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($346) 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)
- $105
- Grade 9.5
- $381
- PSA 9
- $346
- Gem premium
- 3.6×
- 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 | $381 | +$251 | +$226 | +$126 |
| PSA 9 | $346 | +$216 | +$191 | +$91.19 |
| PSA 8 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | −$95.00 | −$195 |
Net = sale price − $105 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% | $355 | +$200 |
| 50% | $364 | +$209 |
| 75% | $372 | +$217 |
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 | $381 |
| 9 | $346 |
| 8 | $60.00 |
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Grading Mike Trout [Independence Day] #1 — FAQ
Is Mike Trout [Independence Day] #1 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mike Trout [Independence Day] #1 sells for $381 against $105 raw: a $276 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($346) 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.
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
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