Is Buster Posey [Throwback] #2 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Buster Posey [Throwback] #2 sells for $421 against $11.70 raw: a $409 spread, 36× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($383) 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)
- $11.70
- Grade 9.5
- $421
- PSA 9
- $383
- Gem premium
- 36×
- 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 | $421 | +$384 | +$359 | +$259 |
| PSA 9 | $383 | +$346 | +$321 | +$221 |
| PSA 8 | $263 | +$226 | +$201 | +$101 |
Net = sale price − $11.70 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% | $392 | +$330 |
| 50% | $402 | +$340 |
| 75% | $411 | +$350 |
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 | $421 |
| 9 | $383 |
| 8 | $263 |
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Grading Buster Posey [Throwback] #2 — FAQ
Is Buster Posey [Throwback] #2 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Buster Posey [Throwback] #2 sells for $421 against $11.70 raw: a $409 spread, 36× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($383) 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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