Is Dennis O'Brien #104 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 7 Dennis O'Brien #104 brings $28.87 versus $1.39 raw — a $27.48 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.39
- Grade 7
- $28.87
- PSA 9
- $9.95
- Gem premium
- 21×
- As of
- Sep 3, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 7 | $28.87 | +$2.48 | −$22.52 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $9.95 | −$16.44 | −$41.44 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $1.39 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% | $14.68 | −$36.71 |
| 50% | $19.41 | −$31.98 |
| 75% | $24.14 | −$27.25 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Dennis O'Brien #104 — FAQ
Is Dennis O'Brien #104 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Dennis O'Brien #104 brings $28.87 versus $1.39 raw — a $27.48 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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