Is Sherm Lollar, Duke Snider worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Sherm Lollar, Duke Snider sells for $236 against $44.50 raw: a $192 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($214) 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)
- $44.50
- Grade 9.5
- $236
- PSA 9
- $214
- Gem premium
- 5.3×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $236 | +$167 | +$142 | +$41.50 |
| PSA 9 | $214 | +$145 | +$120 | +$19.61 |
| PSA 8 | $67.00 | −$2.50 | −$27.50 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $44.50 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% | $220 | +$125 |
| 50% | $225 | +$131 |
| 75% | $231 | +$136 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $236 |
| 9 | $214 |
| 8 | $67.00 |
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Grading Sherm Lollar, Duke Snider — FAQ
Is Sherm Lollar, Duke Snider worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Sherm Lollar, Duke Snider sells for $236 against $44.50 raw: a $192 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($214) 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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