Is Nolan Ryan #330 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Nolan Ryan #330 sells for $2,413 against $15.88 raw: a $2,397 spread, 152× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,194) 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)
- $15.88
- Grade 9.5
- $2,413
- PSA 9
- $2,194
- Gem premium
- 152×
- 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 | $2,413 | +$2,372 | +$2,347 | +$2,247 |
| PSA 9 | $2,194 | +$2,153 | +$2,128 | +$2,028 |
| PSA 8 | $317 | +$276 | +$251 | +$151 |
Net = sale price − $15.88 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% | $2,249 | +$2,183 |
| 50% | $2,303 | +$2,238 |
| 75% | $2,358 | +$2,292 |
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 Nolan Ryan #330 — FAQ
Is Nolan Ryan #330 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Nolan Ryan #330 sells for $2,413 against $15.88 raw: a $2,397 spread, 152× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,194) 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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