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Is Yadier Molina [Gold] #17 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Yadier Molina [Gold] #17 sells for $169 against $8.95 raw: a $160 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($153) 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)
- $8.95
- Grade 9.5
- $169
- PSA 9
- $153
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $169 | +$135 | +$110 | +$10.05 |
| PSA 9 | $153 | +$119 | +$94.30 | −$5.70 |
| PSA 8 | $16.99 | −$16.96 | −$41.96 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $8.95 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% | $157 | +$98.24 |
| 50% | $161 | +$102 |
| 75% | $165 | +$106 |
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 | $169 |
| 9 | $153 |
| 8 | $16.99 |
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Grading Yadier Molina [Gold] #17 — FAQ
Is Yadier Molina [Gold] #17 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Yadier Molina [Gold] #17 sells for $169 against $8.95 raw: a $160 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($153) 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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