Is Alex Rodriguez [Artist's Proof] #6 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Alex Rodriguez [Artist's Proof] #6 sells for $42.00 against $5.02 raw: a $36.98 spread, 8.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.39) 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)
- $5.02
- Grade 9.5
- $42.00
- PSA 9
- $38.39
- Gem premium
- 8.4×
- 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 | $42.00 | +$11.98 | −$13.02 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $38.39 | +$8.37 | −$16.63 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $15.00 | −$15.02 | −$40.02 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $5.02 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% | $39.29 | −$15.73 |
| 50% | $40.20 | −$14.83 |
| 75% | $41.10 | −$13.92 |
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 Alex Rodriguez [Artist's Proof] #6 — FAQ
Is Alex Rodriguez [Artist's Proof] #6 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Alex Rodriguez [Artist's Proof] #6 sells for $42.00 against $5.02 raw: a $36.98 spread, 8.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.39) 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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