Is Patrick Roy [Status] #14 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Patrick Roy [Status] #14 sells for $181 against $116 raw: a $64.88 spread, 1.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($165) 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)
- $116
- Grade 9.5
- $181
- PSA 9
- $165
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $181 | +$39.88 | +$14.88 | −$85.12 |
| PSA 9 | $165 | +$23.38 | −$1.62 | −$102 |
Net = sale price − $116 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% | $169 | +$2.50 |
| 50% | $173 | +$6.63 |
| 75% | $177 | +$10.75 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 10%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Patrick Roy [Status] #14 — FAQ
Is Patrick Roy [Status] #14 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Patrick Roy [Status] #14 sells for $181 against $116 raw: a $64.88 spread, 1.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($165) 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.
What gem rate makes grading Patrick Roy [Status] #14 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Patrick Roy [Status] #14 breaks even when it gems about 10% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $165).
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