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Is Jose Contreras [Autograph] #182 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Jose Contreras [Autograph] #182 brings $36.00 versus $9.95 raw — a $26.05 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($33.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.95
- Grade 9.5
- $36.00
- PSA 9
- $33.00
- Gem premium
- 3.6×
- 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 | $36.00 | +$1.05 | −$23.95 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $33.00 | −$1.95 | −$26.95 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $29.95 | −$5.00 | −$30.00 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $9.95 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% | $33.75 | −$26.20 |
| 50% | $34.50 | −$25.45 |
| 75% | $35.25 | −$24.70 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $36.00 |
| 9 | $33.00 |
| 8 | $29.95 |
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Grading Jose Contreras [Autograph] #182 — FAQ
Is Jose Contreras [Autograph] #182 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jose Contreras [Autograph] #182 brings $36.00 versus $9.95 raw — a $26.05 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($33.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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