Is Checklist 458-533 [J. Marichal Left Ear Shows] #454 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Checklist 458-533 [J. Marichal Left Ear Shows] #454 sells for $5,636 against $7.99 raw: a $5,628 spread, 705× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($5,124) 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)
- $7.99
- Grade 9.5
- $5,636
- PSA 9
- $5,124
- Gem premium
- 705×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $5,636 | +$5,603 | +$5,578 | +$5,478 |
| PSA 9 | $5,124 | +$5,091 | +$5,066 | +$4,966 |
| PSA 8 | $253 | +$220 | +$195 | +$95.06 |
Net = sale price − $7.99 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% | $5,252 | +$5,194 |
| 50% | $5,380 | +$5,322 |
| 75% | $5,508 | +$5,450 |
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 Checklist 458-533 [J. Marichal Left Ear Shows] #454 — FAQ
Is Checklist 458-533 [J. Marichal Left Ear Shows] #454 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Checklist 458-533 [J. Marichal Left Ear Shows] #454 sells for $5,636 against $7.99 raw: a $5,628 spread, 705× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($5,124) 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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