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Is Sam Darnold [Green Jersey Number] #162 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Sam Darnold [Green Jersey Number] #162 sells for $2,646 against $1,141 raw: a $1,505 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,406) 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)
- $1,141
- Grade 9.5
- $2,646
- PSA 9
- $2,406
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $2,646 | +$1,480 | +$1,455 | +$1,355 |
| PSA 9 | $2,406 | +$1,240 | +$1,215 | +$1,115 |
Net = sale price − $1,141 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% | $2,466 | +$1,275 |
| 50% | $2,526 | +$1,335 |
| 75% | $2,586 | +$1,395 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Sam Darnold [Green Jersey Number] #162 — FAQ
Is Sam Darnold [Green Jersey Number] #162 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Sam Darnold [Green Jersey Number] #162 sells for $2,646 against $1,141 raw: a $1,505 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,406) 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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