Is Nolan Ryan #20 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Nolan Ryan #20 sells for $3,639 against $248 raw: a $3,391 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,308) 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)
- $248
- Grade 9.5
- $3,639
- PSA 9
- $3,308
- 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 | $3,639 | +$3,366 | +$3,341 | +$3,241 |
| PSA 9 | $3,308 | +$3,035 | +$3,010 | +$2,910 |
| PSA 8 | $3,007 | +$2,734 | +$2,709 | +$2,609 |
Net = sale price − $248 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% | $3,391 | +$3,092 |
| 50% | $3,474 | +$3,175 |
| 75% | $3,556 | +$3,258 |
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 Nolan Ryan #20 — FAQ
Is Nolan Ryan #20 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Nolan Ryan #20 sells for $3,639 against $248 raw: a $3,391 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,308) 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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