Is Alexander Edler [Autograph] #209 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Alexander Edler [Autograph] #209 brings $39.00 versus $13.00 raw — a $26.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($35.22) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $13.00
- Grade 9.5
- $39.00
- PSA 9
- $35.22
- Gem premium
- 3.0×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $39.00 | +$1.00 | −$24.00 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $35.22 | −$2.78 | −$27.78 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $13.00 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% | $36.16 | −$26.84 |
| 50% | $37.11 | −$25.89 |
| 75% | $38.05 | −$24.95 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $39.00 |
| 9 | $35.22 |
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Grading Alexander Edler [Autograph] #209 — FAQ
Is Alexander Edler [Autograph] #209 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Alexander Edler [Autograph] #209 brings $39.00 versus $13.00 raw — a $26.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($35.22) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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