Is Christy Mathewson worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Christy Mathewson sells for $616 against $11.15 raw: a $605 spread, 55× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($560) 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)
- $11.15
- Grade 9.5
- $616
- PSA 9
- $560
- Gem premium
- 55×
- 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 | $616 | +$580 | +$555 | +$455 |
| PSA 9 | $560 | +$524 | +$499 | +$399 |
Net = sale price − $11.15 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% | $574 | +$513 |
| 50% | $588 | +$527 |
| 75% | $602 | +$541 |
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 Christy Mathewson — FAQ
Is Christy Mathewson worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Christy Mathewson sells for $616 against $11.15 raw: a $605 spread, 55× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($560) 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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