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Is Tony Gwynn [Die Cut] #9 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Tony Gwynn [Die Cut] #9 sells for $197 against $52.77 raw: a $144 spread, 3.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($179) 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)
- $52.77
- Grade 9.5
- $197
- PSA 9
- $179
- Gem premium
- 3.7×
- 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 | $197 | +$119 | +$94.23 | −$5.77 |
| PSA 9 | $179 | +$101 | +$76.23 | −$23.77 |
Net = sale price − $52.77 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% | $184 | +$80.73 |
| 50% | $188 | +$85.23 |
| 75% | $193 | +$89.73 |
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 Tony Gwynn [Die Cut] #9 — FAQ
Is Tony Gwynn [Die Cut] #9 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Tony Gwynn [Die Cut] #9 sells for $197 against $52.77 raw: a $144 spread, 3.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($179) 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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