Is Mike Schmidt #70 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Mike Schmidt #70 sells for $2,529 against $5.50 raw: a $2,524 spread, 460× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,299) 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)
- $5.50
- Grade 9.5
- $2,529
- PSA 9
- $2,299
- Gem premium
- 460×
- 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 | $2,529 | +$2,499 | +$2,474 | +$2,374 |
| PSA 9 | $2,299 | +$2,269 | +$2,244 | +$2,144 |
| PSA 8 | $196 | +$165 | +$140 | +$40.26 |
Net = sale price − $5.50 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% | $2,357 | +$2,301 |
| 50% | $2,414 | +$2,359 |
| 75% | $2,472 | +$2,416 |
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 Mike Schmidt #70 — FAQ
Is Mike Schmidt #70 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mike Schmidt #70 sells for $2,529 against $5.50 raw: a $2,524 spread, 460× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,299) 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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