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Is Derek Jeter [F/X Gold] #173 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Derek Jeter [F/X Gold] #173 sells for $143 against $85.00 raw: a $58.00 spread, 1.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($130) 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)
- $85.00
- Grade 9.5
- $143
- PSA 9
- $130
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $143 | +$33.00 | +$8.00 | −$92.00 |
| PSA 9 | $130 | +$20.27 | −$4.73 | −$105 |
Net = sale price − $85.00 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% | $133 | −$1.55 |
| 50% | $137 | +$1.63 |
| 75% | $140 | +$4.82 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 37%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Derek Jeter [F/X Gold] #173 — FAQ
Is Derek Jeter [F/X Gold] #173 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Derek Jeter [F/X Gold] #173 sells for $143 against $85.00 raw: a $58.00 spread, 1.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($130) 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.
What gem rate makes grading Derek Jeter [F/X Gold] #173 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Derek Jeter [F/X Gold] #173 breaks even when it gems about 37% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $130).
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