Is Morris Martin [44 ERA] #179 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Morris Martin [44 ERA] #179 sells for $494 against $2.95 raw: a $491 spread, 167× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($449) 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
- $494
- PSA 9
- $449
- Gem premium
- 167×
- 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 | $494 | +$466 | +$441 | +$341 |
| PSA 9 | $449 | +$421 | +$396 | +$296 |
| PSA 8 | $59.50 | +$31.55 | +$6.55 | −$93.45 |
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% | $460 | +$407 |
| 50% | $472 | +$419 |
| 75% | $483 | +$430 |
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 Morris Martin [44 ERA] #179 — FAQ
Is Morris Martin [44 ERA] #179 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Morris Martin [44 ERA] #179 sells for $494 against $2.95 raw: a $491 spread, 167× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($449) 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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