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Is Runner Sliding [Umpire Behind] worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Runner Sliding [Umpire Behind] brings $391 versus $342 raw — a $49.33 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($355) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $342
- Grade 9.5
- $391
- PSA 9
- $355
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $391 | +$24.33 | −$0.67 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $355 | −$11.66 | −$36.66 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $342 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% | $364 | −$27.66 |
| 50% | $373 | −$18.67 |
| 75% | $382 | −$9.67 |
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 Runner Sliding [Umpire Behind] — FAQ
Is Runner Sliding [Umpire Behind] worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Runner Sliding [Umpire Behind] brings $391 versus $342 raw — a $49.33 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($355) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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