Is Wayne Gretzky #89 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Wayne Gretzky #89 sells for $60.00 against $10.95 raw: a $49.05 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.70) 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)
- $10.95
- Grade 9.5
- $60.00
- PSA 9
- $54.70
- Gem premium
- 5.5×
- 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 | $60.00 | +$24.05 | −$0.95 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $54.70 | +$18.75 | −$6.25 | −$106 |
| PSA 8 | $7.62 | −$28.33 | −$53.33 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $10.95 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% | $56.03 | −$4.92 |
| 50% | $57.35 | −$3.60 |
| 75% | $58.67 | −$2.28 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $60.00 |
| 9 | $54.70 |
| 8 | $7.62 |
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Grading Wayne Gretzky #89 — FAQ
Is Wayne Gretzky #89 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Wayne Gretzky #89 sells for $60.00 against $10.95 raw: a $49.05 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.70) 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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