Is Batting Leaders [D. Parker, R. Carew] #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Batting Leaders [D. Parker, R. Carew] #1 sells for $49.00 against $2.81 raw: a $46.19 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.50) 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)
- $2.81
- Grade 9.5
- $49.00
- PSA 9
- $44.50
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $49.00 | +$21.19 | −$3.81 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $44.50 | +$16.69 | −$8.31 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $15.94 | −$11.87 | −$36.87 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $2.81 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% | $45.63 | −$7.19 |
| 50% | $46.75 | −$6.06 |
| 75% | $47.88 | −$4.94 |
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 Batting Leaders [D. Parker, R. Carew] #1 — FAQ
Is Batting Leaders [D. Parker, R. Carew] #1 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Batting Leaders [D. Parker, R. Carew] #1 sells for $49.00 against $2.81 raw: a $46.19 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.50) 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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