Is Lee Mazzilli #748 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Lee Mazzilli #748 brings $169 versus $139 raw — a $30.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($154) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $139
- Grade 9.5
- $169
- PSA 9
- $154
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $169 | +$5.00 | −$20.00 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $154 | −$10.00 | −$35.00 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $140 | −$24.05 | −$49.05 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $139 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% | $158 | −$31.25 |
| 50% | $162 | −$27.50 |
| 75% | $165 | −$23.75 |
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 Lee Mazzilli #748 — FAQ
Is Lee Mazzilli #748 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Lee Mazzilli #748 brings $169 versus $139 raw — a $30.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($154) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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