Is Sandy Koufax #9 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Sandy Koufax #9 sells for $279 against $135 raw: a $144 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($254) 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)
- $135
- Grade 9.5
- $279
- PSA 9
- $254
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $279 | +$119 | +$93.99 | −$6.01 |
| PSA 9 | $254 | +$93.99 | +$68.99 | −$31.01 |
Net = sale price − $135 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% | $260 | +$75.24 |
| 50% | $267 | +$81.49 |
| 75% | $273 | +$87.74 |
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 Sandy Koufax #9 — FAQ
Is Sandy Koufax #9 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Sandy Koufax #9 sells for $279 against $135 raw: a $144 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($254) 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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