Is Mike Schmidt [Hand Cut] #9 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Mike Schmidt [Hand Cut] #9 sells for $96.00 against $2.99 raw: a $93.01 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($87.00) 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)
- $2.99
- Grade 9.5
- $96.00
- PSA 9
- $87.00
- Gem premium
- 32×
- 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 | $96.00 | +$68.01 | +$43.01 | −$56.99 |
| PSA 9 | $87.00 | +$59.01 | +$34.01 | −$65.99 |
| PSA 8 | $44.99 | +$17.00 | −$8.00 | −$108 |
Net = sale price − $2.99 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% | $89.25 | +$36.26 |
| 50% | $91.50 | +$38.51 |
| 75% | $93.75 | +$40.76 |
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 Mike Schmidt [Hand Cut] #9 — FAQ
Is Mike Schmidt [Hand Cut] #9 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mike Schmidt [Hand Cut] #9 sells for $96.00 against $2.99 raw: a $93.01 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($87.00) 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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