Is Willie Wells #13 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Willie Wells #13 sells for $658 against $68.46 raw: a $590 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($598) 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)
- $68.46
- Grade 9.5
- $658
- PSA 9
- $598
- Gem premium
- 9.6×
- 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 | $658 | +$565 | +$540 | +$440 |
| PSA 9 | $598 | +$505 | +$480 | +$380 |
| PSA 8 | $31.00 | −$62.46 | −$87.46 | −$187 |
Net = sale price − $68.46 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% | $613 | +$495 |
| 50% | $628 | +$510 |
| 75% | $643 | +$525 |
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 Wells #13 — FAQ
Is Willie Wells #13 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Willie Wells #13 sells for $658 against $68.46 raw: a $590 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($598) 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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