Is Jose Canseco #T59 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Jose Canseco #T59 sells for $223 against $4.44 raw: a $219 spread, 50× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($203) 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)
- $4.44
- Grade 9.5
- $223
- PSA 9
- $203
- Gem premium
- 50×
- 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 | $223 | +$194 | +$169 | +$68.56 |
| PSA 9 | $203 | +$173 | +$148 | +$48.06 |
| PSA 8 | $125 | +$95.56 | +$70.56 | −$29.44 |
Net = sale price − $4.44 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% | $208 | +$153 |
| 50% | $213 | +$158 |
| 75% | $218 | +$163 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Jose Canseco #T59 — FAQ
Is Jose Canseco #T59 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jose Canseco #T59 sells for $223 against $4.44 raw: a $219 spread, 50× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($203) 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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