Is Rocky Nelson [Hand Cut] #137 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Rocky Nelson [Hand Cut] #137 sells for $295 against $1.12 raw: a $294 spread, 263× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($269) 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)
- $1.12
- Grade 9.5
- $295
- PSA 9
- $269
- Gem premium
- 263×
- 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 | $295 | +$269 | +$244 | +$144 |
| PSA 9 | $269 | +$242 | +$217 | +$117 |
Net = sale price − $1.12 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% | $275 | +$224 |
| 50% | $282 | +$231 |
| 75% | $288 | +$237 |
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 Rocky Nelson [Hand Cut] #137 — FAQ
Is Rocky Nelson [Hand Cut] #137 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Rocky Nelson [Hand Cut] #137 sells for $295 against $1.12 raw: a $294 spread, 263× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($269) 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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