Is Willie Mays #41 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Willie Mays #41 sells for $4,455 against $298 raw: a $4,157 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,050) 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)
- $298
- Grade 9.5
- $4,455
- PSA 9
- $4,050
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $4,455 | +$4,132 | +$4,107 | +$4,007 |
| PSA 9 | $4,050 | +$3,727 | +$3,702 | +$3,602 |
| PSA 8 | $2,690 | +$2,367 | +$2,342 | +$2,242 |
Net = sale price − $298 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% | $4,151 | +$3,803 |
| 50% | $4,252 | +$3,904 |
| 75% | $4,354 | +$4,005 |
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 Willie Mays #41 — FAQ
Is Willie Mays #41 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Willie Mays #41 sells for $4,455 against $298 raw: a $4,157 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,050) 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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