Is Roger Clemens [Row 1] #21 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Roger Clemens [Row 1] #21 sells for $138 against $82.61 raw: a $55.39 spread, 1.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($125) 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)
- $82.61
- Grade 9.5
- $138
- PSA 9
- $125
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $138 | +$30.39 | +$5.39 | −$94.61 |
| PSA 9 | $125 | +$17.39 | −$7.61 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $38.89 | −$68.72 | −$93.72 | −$194 |
Net = sale price − $82.61 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% | $128 | −$4.36 |
| 50% | $132 | −$1.11 |
| 75% | $135 | +$2.14 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 59%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Roger Clemens [Row 1] #21 — FAQ
Is Roger Clemens [Row 1] #21 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Roger Clemens [Row 1] #21 sells for $138 against $82.61 raw: a $55.39 spread, 1.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($125) 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.
What gem rate makes grading Roger Clemens [Row 1] #21 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Roger Clemens [Row 1] #21 breaks even when it gems about 59% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $125).
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