Is Pete Rose #15 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Pete Rose #15 sells for $18,117 against $299 raw: a $17,818 spread, 61× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($16,470) 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)
- $299
- Grade 9.5
- $18,117
- PSA 9
- $16,470
- Gem premium
- 61×
- 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 | $18,117 | +$17,793 | +$17,768 | +$17,668 |
| PSA 9 | $16,470 | +$16,146 | +$16,121 | +$16,021 |
| PSA 8 | $1,668 | +$1,345 | +$1,320 | +$1,220 |
Net = sale price − $299 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% | $16,882 | +$16,533 |
| 50% | $17,294 | +$16,945 |
| 75% | $17,705 | +$17,357 |
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 Pete Rose #15 — FAQ
Is Pete Rose #15 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Pete Rose #15 sells for $18,117 against $299 raw: a $17,818 spread, 61× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($16,470) 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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