Is Warren Spahn #63 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Warren Spahn #63 sells for $144 against $4.99 raw: a $139 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($131) 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)
- $4.99
- Grade 9.5
- $144
- PSA 9
- $131
- Gem premium
- 29×
- 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 | $144 | +$114 | +$89.01 | −$10.99 |
| PSA 9 | $131 | +$101 | +$75.78 | −$24.22 |
| PSA 8 | $62.11 | +$32.12 | +$7.12 | −$92.88 |
Net = sale price − $4.99 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% | $134 | +$79.09 |
| 50% | $137 | +$82.39 |
| 75% | $141 | +$85.70 |
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 Warren Spahn #63 — FAQ
Is Warren Spahn #63 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Warren Spahn #63 sells for $144 against $4.99 raw: a $139 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($131) 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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