Is Brian Sutter #135 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Brian Sutter #135 sells for $29.00 against $0.98 raw: a $28.02 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($26.58) 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)
- $0.98
- Grade 9.5
- $29.00
- PSA 9
- $26.58
- Gem premium
- 30×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $29.00 | +$3.02 | −$21.98 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $26.58 | +$0.60 | −$24.40 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $0.98 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% | $27.18 | −$23.80 |
| 50% | $27.79 | −$23.19 |
| 75% | $28.39 | −$22.59 |
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 Brian Sutter #135 — FAQ
Is Brian Sutter #135 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Brian Sutter #135 sells for $29.00 against $0.98 raw: a $28.02 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($26.58) 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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