Is Albert Pujols [Baseball's Best Bronze] #RDK-3 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Albert Pujols [Baseball's Best Bronze] #RDK-3 brings $181 versus $134 raw — a $46.83 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($104) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $134
- Grade 9.5
- $181
- PSA 9
- $104
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $181 | +$21.83 | −$3.17 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $104 | −$54.65 | −$79.65 | −$180 |
| PSA 8 | $93.64 | −$65.03 | −$90.03 | −$190 |
Net = sale price − $134 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% | $123 | −$60.53 |
| 50% | $142 | −$41.41 |
| 75% | $161 | −$22.29 |
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 Albert Pujols [Baseball's Best Bronze] #RDK-3 — FAQ
Is Albert Pujols [Baseball's Best Bronze] #RDK-3 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Albert Pujols [Baseball's Best Bronze] #RDK-3 brings $181 versus $134 raw — a $46.83 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($104) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
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