Is Nolan Ryan #760 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Nolan Ryan #760 sells for $9,378 against $1,500 raw: a $7,878 spread, 6.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($8,525) 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)
- $1,500
- Grade 9.5
- $9,378
- PSA 9
- $8,525
- Gem premium
- 6.3×
- As of
- Oct 13, 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 | $9,378 | +$7,853 | +$7,828 | +$7,728 |
| PSA 9 | $8,525 | +$7,000 | +$6,975 | +$6,875 |
| PSA 8 | $7,750 | +$6,225 | +$6,200 | +$6,100 |
Net = sale price − $1,500 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% | $8,738 | +$7,188 |
| 50% | $8,952 | +$7,402 |
| 75% | $9,165 | +$7,615 |
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 Nolan Ryan #760 — FAQ
Is Nolan Ryan #760 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Nolan Ryan #760 sells for $9,378 against $1,500 raw: a $7,878 spread, 6.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($8,525) 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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