Is Sammy Sosa [AuSome] #14 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Sammy Sosa [AuSome] #14 sells for $48.00 against $1.45 raw: a $46.55 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.00) 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)
- $1.45
- Grade 9.5
- $48.00
- PSA 9
- $44.00
- Gem premium
- 33×
- 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 | $48.00 | +$21.55 | −$3.45 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $44.00 | +$17.55 | −$7.45 | −$107 |
| PSA 8 | $40.00 | +$13.55 | −$11.45 | −$111 |
Net = sale price − $1.45 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% | $45.00 | −$6.45 |
| 50% | $46.00 | −$5.45 |
| 75% | $47.00 | −$4.45 |
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 Sammy Sosa [AuSome] #14 — FAQ
Is Sammy Sosa [AuSome] #14 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Sammy Sosa [AuSome] #14 sells for $48.00 against $1.45 raw: a $46.55 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.00) 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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