Is Nolan Ryan #34 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Nolan Ryan #34 sells for $355 against $225 raw: a $130 spread, 1.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($322) 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)
- $225
- Grade 9.5
- $355
- PSA 9
- $322
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $355 | +$105 | +$80.00 | −$20.00 |
| PSA 9 | $322 | +$72.32 | +$47.32 | −$52.68 |
| PSA 8 | $250 | +$0.00 | −$25.00 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $225 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% | $330 | +$55.49 |
| 50% | $339 | +$63.66 |
| 75% | $347 | +$71.83 |
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 #34 — FAQ
Is Nolan Ryan #34 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Nolan Ryan #34 sells for $355 against $225 raw: a $130 spread, 1.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($322) 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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