Is Lou Whitaker #16 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Lou Whitaker #16 brings $440 versus $400 raw — a $40.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($400) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $400
- Grade 9.5
- $440
- PSA 9
- $400
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $440 | +$15.01 | −$9.99 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $400 | −$25.00 | −$50.00 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $400 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% | $410 | −$40.00 |
| 50% | $420 | −$30.00 |
| 75% | $430 | −$19.99 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $440 |
| 9 | $400 |
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Grading Lou Whitaker #16 — FAQ
Is Lou Whitaker #16 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Lou Whitaker #16 brings $440 versus $400 raw — a $40.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($400) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
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