Is Tommy John [BB 444] #74 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Tommy John [BB 444] #74 sells for $161 against $6.99 raw: a $154 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($146) 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)
- $6.99
- Grade 9.5
- $161
- PSA 9
- $146
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $161 | +$129 | +$104 | +$4.01 |
| PSA 9 | $146 | +$114 | +$89.36 | −$10.64 |
| PSA 8 | $20.15 | −$11.84 | −$36.84 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $6.99 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% | $150 | +$93.02 |
| 50% | $154 | +$96.69 |
| 75% | $157 | +$100 |
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 Tommy John [BB 444] #74 — FAQ
Is Tommy John [BB 444] #74 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Tommy John [BB 444] #74 sells for $161 against $6.99 raw: a $154 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($146) 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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