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Is Al Evans [Script Name on Back] #132 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Al Evans [Script Name on Back] #132 sells for $496 against $6.15 raw: a $490 spread, 81× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($451) 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)
- $6.15
- Grade 9.5
- $496
- PSA 9
- $451
- Gem premium
- 81×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $496 | +$465 | +$440 | +$340 |
| PSA 9 | $451 | +$420 | +$395 | +$295 |
| PSA 8 | $140 | +$109 | +$83.85 | −$16.15 |
Net = sale price − $6.15 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% | $462 | +$406 |
| 50% | $474 | +$417 |
| 75% | $485 | +$429 |
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 Al Evans [Script Name on Back] #132 — FAQ
Is Al Evans [Script Name on Back] #132 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Al Evans [Script Name on Back] #132 sells for $496 against $6.15 raw: a $490 spread, 81× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($451) 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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