Is Bob Gibson worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Bob Gibson sells for $44.99 against $7.95 raw: a $37.04 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.82) 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)
- $7.95
- Grade 9.5
- $44.99
- PSA 9
- $37.82
- Gem premium
- 5.7×
- 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 | $44.99 | +$12.04 | −$12.96 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $37.82 | +$4.87 | −$20.13 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $24.49 | −$8.46 | −$33.46 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $7.95 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% | $39.61 | −$18.34 |
| 50% | $41.41 | −$16.55 |
| 75% | $43.20 | −$14.75 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Bob Gibson — FAQ
Is Bob Gibson worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Bob Gibson sells for $44.99 against $7.95 raw: a $37.04 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.82) 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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