Is Lou Gehrig #28 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Lou Gehrig #28 sells for $71.00 against $23.13 raw: a $47.87 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.99) 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)
- $23.13
- Grade 9.5
- $71.00
- PSA 9
- $64.99
- Gem premium
- 3.1×
- 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 | $71.00 | +$22.87 | −$2.13 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $64.99 | +$16.86 | −$8.14 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $34.33 | −$13.80 | −$38.80 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $23.13 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% | $66.49 | −$6.64 |
| 50% | $68.00 | −$5.13 |
| 75% | $69.50 | −$3.63 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Lou Gehrig #28 — FAQ
Is Lou Gehrig #28 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Lou Gehrig #28 sells for $71.00 against $23.13 raw: a $47.87 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.99) 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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