Is Mets Rookies #177 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Mets Rookies #177 sells for $134,200 against $847 raw: a $133,354 spread, 159× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($122,000) 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)
- $847
- Grade 9.5
- $134,200
- PSA 9
- $122,000
- Gem premium
- 159×
- As of
- Aug 9, 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 | $134,200 | +$133,329 | +$133,304 | +$133,204 |
| PSA 9 | $122,000 | +$121,129 | +$121,104 | +$121,004 |
Net = sale price − $847 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% | $125,050 | +$124,154 |
| 50% | $128,100 | +$127,204 |
| 75% | $131,150 | +$130,254 |
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 | $134,200 |
| 9 | $122,000 |
| 7 | $6,328 |
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Grading Mets Rookies #177 — FAQ
Is Mets Rookies #177 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mets Rookies #177 sells for $134,200 against $847 raw: a $133,354 spread, 159× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($122,000) 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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