Is Carey Wilson #75 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Carey Wilson #75 sell for $15.00, only $12.84 above the $2.16 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.77) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.16
- Grade 9.5
- $15.00
- PSA 9
- $13.77
- Gem premium
- 6.9×
- 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 | $15.00 | −$12.16 | −$37.16 | −$137 |
| PSA 9 | $13.77 | −$13.39 | −$38.39 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $2.16 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% | $14.08 | −$38.08 |
| 50% | $14.38 | −$37.77 |
| 75% | $14.69 | −$37.47 |
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 Carey Wilson #75 — FAQ
Is Carey Wilson #75 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Carey Wilson #75 sell for $15.00, only $12.84 above the $2.16 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.77) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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