Is 1917 W. Sox, Giants [Red Faber] #15 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 1917 W. Sox, Giants [Red Faber] #15 sells for $62.00 against $3.62 raw: a $58.38 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.00) 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)
- $3.62
- Grade 9.5
- $62.00
- PSA 9
- $56.00
- Gem premium
- 17×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $62.00 | +$33.38 | +$8.38 | −$91.62 |
| PSA 9 | $56.00 | +$27.38 | +$2.38 | −$97.62 |
| PSA 8 | $24.99 | −$3.63 | −$28.63 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $3.62 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% | $57.50 | +$3.88 |
| 50% | $59.00 | +$5.38 |
| 75% | $60.50 | +$6.88 |
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 1917 W. Sox, Giants [Red Faber] #15 — FAQ
Is 1917 W. Sox, Giants [Red Faber] #15 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 1917 W. Sox, Giants [Red Faber] #15 sells for $62.00 against $3.62 raw: a $58.38 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.00) 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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