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Is Albert Pujols [Retrofractor] #T247 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Albert Pujols [Retrofractor] #T247 sells for $7,000 against $710 raw: a $6,290 spread, 9.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($5,600) 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)
- $710
- Grade 9.5
- $7,000
- PSA 9
- $5,600
- Gem premium
- 9.9×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $7,000 | +$6,265 | +$6,240 | +$6,140 |
| PSA 9 | $5,600 | +$4,865 | +$4,840 | +$4,740 |
| PSA 8 | $2,180 | +$1,445 | +$1,420 | +$1,320 |
Net = sale price − $710 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% | $5,950 | +$5,190 |
| 50% | $6,300 | +$5,540 |
| 75% | $6,650 | +$5,890 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $7,000 |
| 9 | $5,600 |
| 8 | $2,180 |
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Grading Albert Pujols [Retrofractor] #T247 — FAQ
Is Albert Pujols [Retrofractor] #T247 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Albert Pujols [Retrofractor] #T247 sells for $7,000 against $710 raw: a $6,290 spread, 9.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($5,600) 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.
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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