Is Ben Eager [Autograph] #215 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Ben Eager [Autograph] #215 brings $32.00 versus $4.47 raw — a $27.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($29.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.47
- Grade 9.5
- $32.00
- PSA 9
- $29.00
- Gem premium
- 7.2×
- 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 | $32.00 | +$2.53 | −$22.47 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $29.00 | −$0.47 | −$25.47 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $4.47 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% | $29.75 | −$24.72 |
| 50% | $30.50 | −$23.97 |
| 75% | $31.25 | −$23.22 |
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 Ben Eager [Autograph] #215 — FAQ
Is Ben Eager [Autograph] #215 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Ben Eager [Autograph] #215 brings $32.00 versus $4.47 raw — a $27.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($29.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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