Is Eddie Yost #11 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Eddie Yost #11 brings $123 versus $90.00 raw — a $33.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($112) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $90.00
- Grade 9.5
- $123
- PSA 9
- $112
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $123 | +$8.00 | −$17.00 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $112 | −$3.50 | −$28.50 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $98.85 | −$16.15 | −$41.15 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $90.00 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% | $114 | −$25.63 |
| 50% | $117 | −$22.75 |
| 75% | $120 | −$19.88 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Eddie Yost #11 — FAQ
Is Eddie Yost #11 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Eddie Yost #11 brings $123 versus $90.00 raw — a $33.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($112) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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