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Is Alexander Edler [Autograph] #209 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Alexander Edler [Autograph] #209 sells for $52.00 against $18.60 raw: a $33.40 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.85) 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)
- $18.60
- Grade 9.5
- $52.00
- PSA 9
- $46.85
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $52.00 | +$8.40 | −$16.60 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $46.85 | +$3.25 | −$21.75 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $18.60 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% | $48.14 | −$20.46 |
| 50% | $49.42 | −$19.18 |
| 75% | $50.71 | −$17.89 |
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 Edler [Autograph] #209 — FAQ
Is Alexander Edler [Autograph] #209 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Alexander Edler [Autograph] #209 sells for $52.00 against $18.60 raw: a $33.40 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.85) 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.
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