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Is Sam Bennett [UD Exclusives] #231 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Sam Bennett [UD Exclusives] #231 sells for $187 against $59.19 raw: a $128 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($140) 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)
- $59.19
- Grade 9.5
- $187
- PSA 9
- $140
- Gem premium
- 3.2×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $187 | +$103 | +$77.97 | −$22.03 |
| PSA 9 | $140 | +$56.01 | +$31.01 | −$68.99 |
Net = sale price − $59.19 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% | $152 | +$42.75 |
| 50% | $164 | +$54.49 |
| 75% | $175 | +$66.23 |
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 Bennett [UD Exclusives] #231 — FAQ
Is Sam Bennett [UD Exclusives] #231 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Sam Bennett [UD Exclusives] #231 sells for $187 against $59.19 raw: a $128 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($140) 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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