Is Wayne Gretzky #97 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Wayne Gretzky #97 sells for $95.00 against $14.56 raw: a $80.44 spread, 6.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($86.05) 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)
- $14.56
- Grade 9.5
- $95.00
- PSA 9
- $86.05
- Gem premium
- 6.5×
- 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 | $95.00 | +$55.44 | +$30.44 | −$69.56 |
| PSA 9 | $86.05 | +$46.49 | +$21.49 | −$78.51 |
| PSA 8 | $34.99 | −$4.57 | −$29.57 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $14.56 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% | $88.29 | +$23.73 |
| 50% | $90.53 | +$25.97 |
| 75% | $92.76 | +$28.20 |
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 | $95.00 |
| 9 | $86.05 |
| 8 | $34.99 |
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Grading Wayne Gretzky #97 — FAQ
Is Wayne Gretzky #97 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Wayne Gretzky #97 sells for $95.00 against $14.56 raw: a $80.44 spread, 6.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($86.05) 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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