Is Roger Clemens #RC worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Roger Clemens #RC brings $114 versus $87.97 raw — a $26.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($104) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $87.97
- Grade 9.5
- $114
- PSA 9
- $104
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $114 | +$1.03 | −$23.97 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $104 | −$9.36 | −$34.36 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $87.97 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% | $106 | −$31.76 |
| 50% | $109 | −$29.16 |
| 75% | $111 | −$26.57 |
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 | $114 |
| 9 | $104 |
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Grading Roger Clemens #RC — FAQ
Is Roger Clemens #RC worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Roger Clemens #RC brings $114 versus $87.97 raw — a $26.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($104) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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