Is Carl Yastrzemski #120 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Carl Yastrzemski #120 sells for $71.00 against $2.79 raw: a $68.21 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.36) 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)
- $2.79
- Grade 9.5
- $71.00
- PSA 9
- $64.36
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $71.00 | +$43.21 | +$18.21 | −$81.79 |
| PSA 9 | $64.36 | +$36.57 | +$11.57 | −$88.43 |
| PSA 8 | $29.50 | +$1.71 | −$23.29 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $2.79 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% | $66.02 | +$13.23 |
| 50% | $67.68 | +$14.89 |
| 75% | $69.34 | +$16.55 |
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 Carl Yastrzemski #120 — FAQ
Is Carl Yastrzemski #120 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Carl Yastrzemski #120 sells for $71.00 against $2.79 raw: a $68.21 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.36) 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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