Is Manny Ramirez [Row 0] #33 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Manny Ramirez [Row 0] #33 brings $282 versus $250 raw — a $32.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($257) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $250
- Grade 9.5
- $282
- PSA 9
- $257
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $282 | +$7.01 | −$17.99 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $257 | −$18.22 | −$43.22 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $250 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% | $263 | −$36.91 |
| 50% | $269 | −$30.61 |
| 75% | $276 | −$24.30 |
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 Manny Ramirez [Row 0] #33 — FAQ
Is Manny Ramirez [Row 0] #33 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Manny Ramirez [Row 0] #33 brings $282 versus $250 raw — a $32.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($257) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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