Is Roger Clemens [Purple] #48 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Roger Clemens [Purple] #48 sells for $206 against $129 raw: a $76.61 spread, 1.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($187) 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)
- $129
- Grade 9.5
- $206
- PSA 9
- $187
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $206 | +$51.61 | +$26.61 | −$73.39 |
| PSA 9 | $187 | +$32.87 | +$7.87 | −$92.13 |
| PSA 8 | $0.99 | −$153 | −$178 | −$278 |
Net = sale price − $129 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% | $192 | +$12.56 |
| 50% | $197 | +$17.24 |
| 75% | $201 | +$21.93 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Roger Clemens [Purple] #48 — FAQ
Is Roger Clemens [Purple] #48 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Roger Clemens [Purple] #48 sells for $206 against $129 raw: a $76.61 spread, 1.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($187) 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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