Is Jose Canseco [Purple] #37 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Jose Canseco [Purple] #37 brings $320 versus $287 raw — a $33.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($290) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $287
- Grade 9.5
- $320
- PSA 9
- $290
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $320 | +$8.03 | −$16.97 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $290 | −$21.52 | −$46.52 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $287 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% | $298 | −$39.13 |
| 50% | $305 | −$31.75 |
| 75% | $313 | −$24.36 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $320 |
| 9 | $290 |
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Is Jose Canseco [Purple] #37 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jose Canseco [Purple] #37 brings $320 versus $287 raw — a $33.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($290) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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