Is Willie Hernandez #333 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Willie Hernandez #333 brings $206 versus $169 raw — a $37.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($187) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $169
- Grade 9.5
- $206
- PSA 9
- $187
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $206 | +$12.00 | −$13.00 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $187 | −$7.00 | −$32.00 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $170 | −$24.39 | −$49.39 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $169 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% | $192 | −$27.25 |
| 50% | $197 | −$22.50 |
| 75% | $201 | −$17.75 |
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 Willie Hernandez #333 — FAQ
Is Willie Hernandez #333 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Willie Hernandez #333 brings $206 versus $169 raw — a $37.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($187) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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