Is Tony Perez worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Tony Perez sells for $4,241 against $1,981 raw: a $2,260 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,856) 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)
- $1,981
- Grade 9.5
- $4,241
- PSA 9
- $3,856
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $4,241 | +$2,235 | +$2,210 | +$2,110 |
| PSA 9 | $3,856 | +$1,850 | +$1,825 | +$1,725 |
| PSA 8 | $2,586 | +$580 | +$555 | +$455 |
Net = sale price − $1,981 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% | $3,952 | +$1,921 |
| 50% | $4,048 | +$2,017 |
| 75% | $4,145 | +$2,114 |
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 Tony Perez — FAQ
Is Tony Perez worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Tony Perez sells for $4,241 against $1,981 raw: a $2,260 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,856) 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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