Is Killebrew Starts: Spring Training #449 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Killebrew Starts: Spring Training #449 sells for $55.00 against $7.44 raw: a $47.56 spread, 7.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.59) 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)
- $7.44
- Grade 9.5
- $55.00
- PSA 9
- $49.59
- Gem premium
- 7.4×
- 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 | $55.00 | +$22.56 | −$2.44 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $49.59 | +$17.15 | −$7.85 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $40.71 | +$8.27 | −$16.73 | −$117 |
Net = sale price − $7.44 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% | $50.94 | −$6.50 |
| 50% | $52.30 | −$5.14 |
| 75% | $53.65 | −$3.79 |
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 Killebrew Starts: Spring Training #449 — FAQ
Is Killebrew Starts: Spring Training #449 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Killebrew Starts: Spring Training #449 sells for $55.00 against $7.44 raw: a $47.56 spread, 7.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.59) 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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