Is Clayton Kershaw [Hope Diamond Anniversary] #US140 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Clayton Kershaw [Hope Diamond Anniversary] #US140 sells for $451 against $126 raw: a $325 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($410) 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)
- $126
- Grade 9.5
- $451
- PSA 9
- $410
- Gem premium
- 3.6×
- 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 | $451 | +$300 | +$275 | +$175 |
| PSA 9 | $410 | +$259 | +$234 | +$134 |
| PSA 8 | $350 | +$199 | +$174 | +$73.72 |
Net = sale price − $126 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% | $420 | +$244 |
| 50% | $431 | +$254 |
| 75% | $441 | +$264 |
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 | $451 |
| 9 | $410 |
| 8 | $350 |
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Grading Clayton Kershaw [Hope Diamond Anniversary] #US140 — FAQ
Is Clayton Kershaw [Hope Diamond Anniversary] #US140 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Clayton Kershaw [Hope Diamond Anniversary] #US140 sells for $451 against $126 raw: a $325 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($410) 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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