Is Anthony Rendon [Desert Camo] #US8 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Anthony Rendon [Desert Camo] #US8 sells for $53.00 against $11.25 raw: a $41.75 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.01) 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)
- $11.25
- Grade 9.5
- $53.00
- PSA 9
- $48.01
- Gem premium
- 4.7×
- 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 | $53.00 | +$16.75 | −$8.25 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $48.01 | +$11.76 | −$13.24 | −$113 |
Net = sale price − $11.25 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% | $49.26 | −$11.99 |
| 50% | $50.50 | −$10.75 |
| 75% | $51.75 | −$9.50 |
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 | $53.00 |
| 9 | $48.01 |
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Grading Anthony Rendon [Desert Camo] #US8 — FAQ
Is Anthony Rendon [Desert Camo] #US8 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Anthony Rendon [Desert Camo] #US8 sells for $53.00 against $11.25 raw: a $41.75 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.01) 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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