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Is Max Scherzer [Xfractor] #BDP33 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Max Scherzer [Xfractor] #BDP33 sells for $414 against $164 raw: a $250 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($283) 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)
- $164
- Grade 9.5
- $414
- PSA 9
- $283
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $414 | +$225 | +$200 | +$99.66 |
| PSA 9 | $283 | +$93.66 | +$68.66 | −$31.34 |
| PSA 8 | $87.00 | −$102 | −$127 | −$227 |
Net = sale price − $164 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% | $316 | +$101 |
| 50% | $348 | +$134 |
| 75% | $381 | +$167 |
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 | $414 |
| 9 | $283 |
| 8 | $87.00 |
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Grading Max Scherzer [Xfractor] #BDP33 — FAQ
Is Max Scherzer [Xfractor] #BDP33 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Max Scherzer [Xfractor] #BDP33 sells for $414 against $164 raw: a $250 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($283) 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.
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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