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Is Nate Pearson [Throwback] #301 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Nate Pearson [Throwback] #301 sells for $180 against $63.52 raw: a $116 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($164) 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)
- $63.52
- Grade 9.5
- $180
- PSA 9
- $164
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $180 | +$91.48 | +$66.48 | −$33.52 |
| PSA 9 | $164 | +$75.47 | +$50.47 | −$49.53 |
Net = sale price − $63.52 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% | $168 | +$54.47 |
| 50% | $172 | +$58.47 |
| 75% | $176 | +$62.48 |
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 | $180 |
| 9 | $164 |
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Grading Nate Pearson [Throwback] #301 — FAQ
Is Nate Pearson [Throwback] #301 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Nate Pearson [Throwback] #301 sells for $180 against $63.52 raw: a $116 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($164) 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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