Is Sliding Play at [Plate, Umpire at Left] worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Sliding Play at [Plate, Umpire at Left] sells for $102 against $10.05 raw: a $91.95 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($93.00) 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)
- $10.05
- Grade 9.5
- $102
- PSA 9
- $93.00
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $102 | +$66.95 | +$41.95 | −$58.05 |
| PSA 9 | $93.00 | +$57.95 | +$32.95 | −$67.05 |
| PSA 8 | $84.99 | +$49.94 | +$24.94 | −$75.06 |
Net = sale price − $10.05 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% | $95.25 | +$35.20 |
| 50% | $97.50 | +$37.45 |
| 75% | $99.75 | +$39.70 |
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 Sliding Play at [Plate, Umpire at Left] — FAQ
Is Sliding Play at [Plate, Umpire at Left] worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Sliding Play at [Plate, Umpire at Left] sells for $102 against $10.05 raw: a $91.95 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($93.00) 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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