Is Dennis Eckersley #25 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Dennis Eckersley #25 sells for $303 against $120 raw: a $183 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($275) 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)
- $120
- Grade 9.5
- $303
- PSA 9
- $275
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $303 | +$158 | +$133 | +$33.11 |
| PSA 9 | $275 | +$130 | +$105 | +$5.11 |
| PSA 8 | $250 | +$105 | +$80.11 | −$19.89 |
Net = sale price − $120 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% | $282 | +$112 |
| 50% | $289 | +$119 |
| 75% | $296 | +$126 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $303 |
| 9 | $275 |
| 8 | $250 |
| 7 | $100 |
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Grading Dennis Eckersley #25 — FAQ
Is Dennis Eckersley #25 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Dennis Eckersley #25 sells for $303 against $120 raw: a $183 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($275) 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.
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
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