Is Lou Brock [Record Breaker] #236 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Lou Brock [Record Breaker] #236 sells for $45.00 against $1.96 raw: a $43.04 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.07) 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)
- $1.96
- Grade 9.5
- $45.00
- PSA 9
- $41.07
- Gem premium
- 23×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $45.00 | +$18.04 | −$6.96 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $41.07 | +$14.11 | −$10.89 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $24.99 | −$1.97 | −$26.97 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $1.96 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% | $42.05 | −$9.91 |
| 50% | $43.03 | −$8.93 |
| 75% | $44.02 | −$7.94 |
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 Lou Brock [Record Breaker] #236 — FAQ
Is Lou Brock [Record Breaker] #236 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Lou Brock [Record Breaker] #236 sells for $45.00 against $1.96 raw: a $43.04 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.07) 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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