Is Sammy Sosa #SS worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Sammy Sosa #SS brings $117 versus $90.98 raw — a $26.02 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($106) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $90.98
- Grade 9.5
- $117
- PSA 9
- $106
- 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 | $117 | +$1.02 | −$23.98 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $106 | −$9.98 | −$34.98 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $90.98 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% | $109 | −$32.23 |
| 50% | $112 | −$29.48 |
| 75% | $114 | −$26.73 |
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 #SS — FAQ
Is Sammy Sosa #SS worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Sammy Sosa #SS brings $117 versus $90.98 raw — a $26.02 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($106) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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