Is Dennis Leonard #41 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Dennis Leonard #41 brings $27.00 versus $2.00 raw — a $25.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.14) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.00
- Grade 9.5
- $27.00
- PSA 9
- $24.14
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $27.00 | +$0.00 | −$25.00 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $24.14 | −$2.86 | −$27.86 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $2.00 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% | $24.86 | −$27.14 |
| 50% | $25.57 | −$26.43 |
| 75% | $26.29 | −$25.71 |
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 Dennis Leonard #41 — FAQ
Is Dennis Leonard #41 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Dennis Leonard #41 brings $27.00 versus $2.00 raw — a $25.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.14) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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