Is Ron Hassey #527 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Ron Hassey #527 sells for $34.00 against $0.25 raw: a $33.75 spread, 136× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.01) 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)
- $0.25
- Grade 9.5
- $34.00
- PSA 9
- $31.01
- Gem premium
- 136×
- 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 | $34.00 | +$8.75 | −$16.25 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $31.01 | +$5.76 | −$19.24 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $4.01 | −$21.24 | −$46.24 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $0.25 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% | $31.76 | −$18.49 |
| 50% | $32.51 | −$17.74 |
| 75% | $33.25 | −$17.00 |
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 Ron Hassey #527 — FAQ
Is Ron Hassey #527 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Ron Hassey #527 sells for $34.00 against $0.25 raw: a $33.75 spread, 136× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.01) 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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