Is Don Sutton #10 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Don Sutton #10 sells for $105 against $7.05 raw: a $97.95 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($95.26) 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)
- $7.05
- Grade 9.5
- $105
- PSA 9
- $95.26
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $105 | +$72.95 | +$47.95 | −$52.05 |
| PSA 9 | $95.26 | +$63.21 | +$38.21 | −$61.79 |
| PSA 8 | $45.00 | +$12.95 | −$12.05 | −$112 |
Net = sale price − $7.05 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% | $97.70 | +$40.65 |
| 50% | $100 | +$43.08 |
| 75% | $103 | +$45.52 |
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 | $105 |
| 9 | $95.26 |
| 8 | $45.00 |
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Grading Don Sutton #10 — FAQ
Is Don Sutton #10 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Don Sutton #10 sells for $105 against $7.05 raw: a $97.95 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($95.26) 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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