Is Pit Martin #58 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Pit Martin #58 sells for $73.00 against $1.90 raw: a $71.10 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($66.55) 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)
- $1.90
- Grade 9.5
- $73.00
- PSA 9
- $66.55
- Gem premium
- 38×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $73.00 | +$46.10 | +$21.10 | −$78.90 |
| PSA 9 | $66.55 | +$39.65 | +$14.65 | −$85.35 |
| PSA 8 | $22.50 | −$4.40 | −$29.40 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $1.90 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% | $68.16 | +$16.26 |
| 50% | $69.78 | +$17.88 |
| 75% | $71.39 | +$19.49 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Pit Martin #58 — FAQ
Is Pit Martin #58 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Pit Martin #58 sells for $73.00 against $1.90 raw: a $71.10 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($66.55) 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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