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Is Solly Hemus [477/ 1343 Assists] #94 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Solly Hemus [477/ 1343 Assists] #94 sells for $435 against $2.95 raw: a $432 spread, 147× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($395) 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)
- $2.95
- Grade 9.5
- $435
- PSA 9
- $395
- Gem premium
- 147×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $435 | +$407 | +$382 | +$282 |
| PSA 9 | $395 | +$367 | +$342 | +$242 |
| PSA 8 | $97.50 | +$69.55 | +$44.55 | −$55.45 |
Net = sale price − $2.95 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% | $405 | +$352 |
| 50% | $415 | +$362 |
| 75% | $425 | +$372 |
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 Solly Hemus [477/ 1343 Assists] #94 — FAQ
Is Solly Hemus [477/ 1343 Assists] #94 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Solly Hemus [477/ 1343 Assists] #94 sells for $435 against $2.95 raw: a $432 spread, 147× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($395) 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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