Is Ozzie Smith #17 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Ozzie Smith #17 sells for $34.00 against $1.50 raw: a $32.50 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.00) 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)
- $1.50
- Grade 9.5
- $34.00
- PSA 9
- $31.00
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | +$7.50 | −$17.50 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $31.00 | +$4.50 | −$20.50 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $15.00 | −$11.50 | −$36.50 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $1.50 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% | $31.75 | −$19.75 |
| 50% | $32.50 | −$19.00 |
| 75% | $33.25 | −$18.25 |
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 Ozzie Smith #17 — FAQ
Is Ozzie Smith #17 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Ozzie Smith #17 sells for $34.00 against $1.50 raw: a $32.50 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.00) 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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