Is Alexander Steen #279 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Alexander Steen #279 sell for $23.00, only $22.15 above the $0.85 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($21.25) 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)
- $0.85
- Grade 9.5
- $23.00
- PSA 9
- $21.25
- Gem premium
- 27×
- 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 | $23.00 | −$2.85 | −$27.85 | −$128 |
| PSA 9 | $21.25 | −$4.60 | −$29.60 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $0.85 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% | $21.69 | −$29.16 |
| 50% | $22.13 | −$28.73 |
| 75% | $22.56 | −$28.29 |
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 Alexander Steen #279 — FAQ
Is Alexander Steen #279 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Alexander Steen #279 sell for $23.00, only $22.15 above the $0.85 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($21.25) 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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