Is Gaylord Perry #148 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Gaylord Perry #148 brings $29.00 versus $1.69 raw — a $27.31 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.61) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.69
- Grade 9.5
- $29.00
- PSA 9
- $26.61
- 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 | $29.00 | +$2.31 | −$22.69 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $26.61 | −$0.08 | −$25.08 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $9.99 | −$16.70 | −$41.70 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $1.69 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% | $27.21 | −$24.48 |
| 50% | $27.80 | −$23.89 |
| 75% | $28.40 | −$23.29 |
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 Gaylord Perry #148 — FAQ
Is Gaylord Perry #148 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Gaylord Perry #148 brings $29.00 versus $1.69 raw — a $27.31 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.61) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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