Is Lefty Gomez #129 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Lefty Gomez #129 sells for $34.00 against $5.42 raw: a $28.58 spread, 6.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.60) 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)
- $5.42
- Grade 9.5
- $34.00
- PSA 9
- $30.60
- Gem premium
- 6.3×
- 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 | $34.00 | +$3.58 | −$21.42 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $30.60 | +$0.18 | −$24.82 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $5.42 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% | $31.45 | −$23.97 |
| 50% | $32.30 | −$23.12 |
| 75% | $33.15 | −$22.27 |
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 Lefty Gomez #129 — FAQ
Is Lefty Gomez #129 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Lefty Gomez #129 sells for $34.00 against $5.42 raw: a $28.58 spread, 6.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.60) 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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