Is Pete Stemkowski #84 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Pete Stemkowski #84 sells for $140 against $13.53 raw: a $126 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($128) 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)
- $13.53
- Grade 9.5
- $140
- PSA 9
- $128
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $140 | +$101 | +$76.47 | −$23.53 |
| PSA 9 | $128 | +$88.97 | +$63.97 | −$36.03 |
| PSA 8 | $49.94 | +$11.41 | −$13.59 | −$114 |
Net = sale price − $13.53 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% | $131 | +$67.09 |
| 50% | $134 | +$70.22 |
| 75% | $137 | +$73.34 |
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 | $140 |
| 9 | $128 |
| 8 | $49.94 |
| 7 | $32.72 |
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Grading Pete Stemkowski #84 — FAQ
Is Pete Stemkowski #84 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Pete Stemkowski #84 sells for $140 against $13.53 raw: a $126 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($128) 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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