Is Maury Wills #FFAMW worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Maury Wills #FFAMW brings $44.00 versus $15.00 raw — a $29.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($39.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $15.00
- Grade 9.5
- $44.00
- PSA 9
- $39.99
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $44.00 | +$4.00 | −$21.00 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $39.99 | −$0.01 | −$25.01 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $15.00 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% | $40.99 | −$24.01 |
| 50% | $42.00 | −$23.00 |
| 75% | $43.00 | −$22.00 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $44.00 |
| 9 | $39.99 |
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Grading Maury Wills #FFAMW — FAQ
Is Maury Wills #FFAMW worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Maury Wills #FFAMW brings $44.00 versus $15.00 raw — a $29.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($39.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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