Is Bob Baun #21 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Bob Baun #21 sells for $235 against $9.43 raw: a $226 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($213) 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)
- $9.43
- Grade 9.5
- $235
- PSA 9
- $213
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $235 | +$201 | +$176 | +$75.57 |
| PSA 9 | $213 | +$179 | +$154 | +$53.89 |
| PSA 8 | $77.88 | +$43.45 | +$18.45 | −$81.55 |
Net = sale price − $9.43 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% | $219 | +$159 |
| 50% | $224 | +$165 |
| 75% | $230 | +$170 |
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 | $235 |
| 9 | $213 |
| 8 | $77.88 |
| 7 | $23.65 |
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Grading Bob Baun #21 — FAQ
Is Bob Baun #21 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Bob Baun #21 sells for $235 against $9.43 raw: a $226 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($213) 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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