Is Roberto Clemente #309 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Roberto Clemente #309 sells for $3,292 against $125 raw: a $3,167 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,993) 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)
- $125
- Grade 9.5
- $3,292
- PSA 9
- $2,993
- Gem premium
- 26×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $3,292 | +$3,142 | +$3,117 | +$3,017 |
| PSA 9 | $2,993 | +$2,843 | +$2,818 | +$2,718 |
| PSA 8 | $592 | +$442 | +$417 | +$317 |
Net = sale price − $125 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% | $3,068 | +$2,893 |
| 50% | $3,143 | +$2,968 |
| 75% | $3,217 | +$3,042 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $3,292 |
| 9 | $2,993 |
| 8 | $592 |
| 7 | $423 |
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Grading Roberto Clemente #309 — FAQ
Is Roberto Clemente #309 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Roberto Clemente #309 sells for $3,292 against $125 raw: a $3,167 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,993) 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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