Is Dusty Baker [Hand Cut] #117 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Dusty Baker [Hand Cut] #117 sells for $207 against $4.99 raw: a $202 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($189) 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)
- $4.99
- Grade 9.5
- $207
- PSA 9
- $189
- Gem premium
- 41×
- 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 | $207 | +$177 | +$152 | +$52.01 |
| PSA 9 | $189 | +$159 | +$134 | +$33.51 |
| PSA 8 | $97.71 | +$67.72 | +$42.72 | −$57.28 |
Net = sale price − $4.99 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% | $193 | +$138 |
| 50% | $198 | +$143 |
| 75% | $202 | +$147 |
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 Dusty Baker [Hand Cut] #117 — FAQ
Is Dusty Baker [Hand Cut] #117 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Dusty Baker [Hand Cut] #117 sells for $207 against $4.99 raw: a $202 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($189) 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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