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Is Don Lenhardt [.969/ .984 Field Avg.] #53 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Don Lenhardt [.969/ .984 Field Avg.] #53 sells for $252 against $7.83 raw: a $244 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($229) 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)
- $7.83
- Grade 9.5
- $252
- PSA 9
- $229
- Gem premium
- 32×
- 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 | $252 | +$219 | +$194 | +$94.17 |
| PSA 9 | $229 | +$196 | +$171 | +$71.00 |
| PSA 8 | $47.91 | +$15.08 | −$9.92 | −$110 |
Net = sale price − $7.83 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% | $235 | +$177 |
| 50% | $240 | +$183 |
| 75% | $246 | +$188 |
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 | $252 |
| 9 | $229 |
| 8 | $47.91 |
| 7 | $26.00 |
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Grading Don Lenhardt [.969/ .984 Field Avg.] #53 — FAQ
Is Don Lenhardt [.969/ .984 Field Avg.] #53 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Don Lenhardt [.969/ .984 Field Avg.] #53 sells for $252 against $7.83 raw: a $244 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($229) 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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