Is Kenny Lofton #8 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 130× premium in Grade 7
A Grade 7 Kenny Lofton #8 sells for $194 against $1.49 raw: a $192 spread, 130× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.49
- Grade 7
- $194
- PSA 9
- $14.99
- Gem premium
- 130×
- 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 7 | $194 | +$167 | +$142 | +$42.03 |
| PSA 9 | $14.99 | −$11.50 | −$36.50 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $1.49 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% | $59.62 | +$8.13 |
| 50% | $104 | +$52.77 |
| 75% | $149 | +$97.40 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 20%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Kenny Lofton #8 — FAQ
Is Kenny Lofton #8 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Kenny Lofton #8 sells for $194 against $1.49 raw: a $192 spread, 130× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
What gem rate makes grading Kenny Lofton #8 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kenny Lofton #8 breaks even when it gems about 20% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $14.99).
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