Is Ray Lankford #RL worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Ray Lankford #RL sells for $55.00 against $14.13 raw: a $40.87 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.99) 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)
- $14.13
- Grade 9.5
- $55.00
- PSA 9
- $49.99
- Gem premium
- 3.9×
- 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 | $55.00 | +$15.87 | −$9.13 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $49.99 | +$10.86 | −$14.14 | −$114 |
Net = sale price − $14.13 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% | $51.24 | −$12.89 |
| 50% | $52.50 | −$11.63 |
| 75% | $53.75 | −$10.38 |
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 | $55.00 |
| 9 | $49.99 |
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Grading Ray Lankford #RL — FAQ
Is Ray Lankford #RL worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Ray Lankford #RL sells for $55.00 against $14.13 raw: a $40.87 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.99) 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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