Is Andre Savard #253 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Andre Savard #253 brings $26.00 versus $0.92 raw — a $25.08 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.48) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.92
- Grade 9.5
- $26.00
- PSA 9
- $23.48
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 9.5 | $26.00 | +$0.08 | −$24.92 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $23.48 | −$2.44 | −$27.44 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $16.95 | −$8.97 | −$33.97 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $0.92 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% | $24.11 | −$26.81 |
| 50% | $24.74 | −$26.18 |
| 75% | $25.37 | −$25.55 |
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 Andre Savard #253 — FAQ
Is Andre Savard #253 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Andre Savard #253 brings $26.00 versus $0.92 raw — a $25.08 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.48) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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