Is Pete Rose worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Pete Rose sells for $144 against $6.90 raw: a $137 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($131) 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)
- $6.90
- Grade 9.5
- $144
- PSA 9
- $131
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $144 | +$112 | +$87.10 | −$12.90 |
| PSA 9 | $131 | +$98.60 | +$73.60 | −$26.40 |
| PSA 8 | $29.99 | −$1.91 | −$26.91 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $6.90 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% | $134 | +$76.97 |
| 50% | $137 | +$80.35 |
| 75% | $141 | +$83.72 |
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 Pete Rose — FAQ
Is Pete Rose worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Pete Rose sells for $144 against $6.90 raw: a $137 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($131) 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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