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Is Clayton Kershaw [Blue] #BDP26 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Clayton Kershaw [Blue] #BDP26 sells for $550 against $115 raw: a $435 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($500) 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)
- $115
- Grade 9.5
- $550
- PSA 9
- $500
- Gem premium
- 4.8×
- 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 | $550 | +$410 | +$385 | +$285 |
| PSA 9 | $500 | +$360 | +$335 | +$235 |
Net = sale price − $115 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% | $513 | +$348 |
| 50% | $525 | +$360 |
| 75% | $538 | +$373 |
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 | $550 |
| 9 | $500 |
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Grading Clayton Kershaw [Blue] #BDP26 — FAQ
Is Clayton Kershaw [Blue] #BDP26 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Clayton Kershaw [Blue] #BDP26 sells for $550 against $115 raw: a $435 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($500) 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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