Is Dodgers Field Leaders #144 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Dodgers Field Leaders #144 sells for $84.00 against $2.41 raw: a $81.59 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($76.80) 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)
- $2.41
- Grade 9.5
- $84.00
- PSA 9
- $76.80
- Gem premium
- 35×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $84.00 | +$56.59 | +$31.59 | −$68.41 |
| PSA 9 | $76.80 | +$49.39 | +$24.39 | −$75.61 |
| PSA 8 | $12.30 | −$15.11 | −$40.11 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $2.41 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% | $78.60 | +$26.19 |
| 50% | $80.40 | +$27.99 |
| 75% | $82.20 | +$29.79 |
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 Dodgers Field Leaders #144 — FAQ
Is Dodgers Field Leaders #144 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Dodgers Field Leaders #144 sells for $84.00 against $2.41 raw: a $81.59 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($76.80) 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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