Is Roger Clemens [Pattern 10] #45B worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Roger Clemens [Pattern 10] #45B sell for $77.00, only $17.21 above the $59.79 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($70.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $59.79
- Grade 9.5
- $77.00
- PSA 9
- $70.00
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $77.00 | −$7.79 | −$32.79 | −$133 |
| PSA 9 | $70.00 | −$14.79 | −$39.79 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $59.79 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% | $71.75 | −$38.04 |
| 50% | $73.50 | −$36.29 |
| 75% | $75.25 | −$34.54 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Roger Clemens [Pattern 10] #45B — FAQ
Is Roger Clemens [Pattern 10] #45B worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Roger Clemens [Pattern 10] #45B sell for $77.00, only $17.21 above the $59.79 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($70.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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