Is Steve Carlton #184 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of Steve Carlton #184 sell for $14.95, only $12.79 above the $2.16 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.16
- Grade 7
- $14.95
- PSA 9
- $9.99
- Gem premium
- 6.9×
- 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 7 | $14.95 | −$12.21 | −$37.21 | −$137 |
| PSA 9 | $9.99 | −$17.17 | −$42.17 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.16 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% | $11.23 | −$40.93 |
| 50% | $12.47 | −$39.69 |
| 75% | $13.71 | −$38.45 |
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 Steve Carlton #184 — FAQ
Is Steve Carlton #184 worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of Steve Carlton #184 sell for $14.95, only $12.79 above the $2.16 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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