Is Matt Cain #25 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Matt Cain #25 sells for $49.00 against $0.99 raw: a $48.01 spread, 49× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.60) 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)
- $0.99
- Grade 9.5
- $49.00
- PSA 9
- $44.60
- Gem premium
- 49×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $49.00 | +$23.01 | −$1.99 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $44.60 | +$18.61 | −$6.39 | −$106 |
Net = sale price − $0.99 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% | $45.70 | −$5.29 |
| 50% | $46.80 | −$4.19 |
| 75% | $47.90 | −$3.09 |
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 Matt Cain #25 — FAQ
Is Matt Cain #25 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Matt Cain #25 sells for $49.00 against $0.99 raw: a $48.01 spread, 49× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.60) 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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