Is Greg Smith #11 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Greg Smith #11 sells for $136 against $1.11 raw: a $135 spread, 123× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($124) 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)
- $1.11
- Grade 9.5
- $136
- PSA 9
- $124
- Gem premium
- 123×
- 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 | $136 | +$110 | +$84.89 | −$15.11 |
| PSA 9 | $124 | +$97.39 | +$72.39 | −$27.61 |
| PSA 8 | $9.99 | −$16.12 | −$41.12 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $1.11 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% | $127 | +$75.52 |
| 50% | $130 | +$78.64 |
| 75% | $133 | +$81.76 |
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 Greg Smith #11 — FAQ
Is Greg Smith #11 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Greg Smith #11 sells for $136 against $1.11 raw: a $135 spread, 123× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($124) 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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