Is Adam Thielen #DT-7 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Adam Thielen #DT-7 sells for $3,080 against $263 raw: a $2,817 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,800) 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)
- $263
- Grade 9.5
- $3,080
- PSA 9
- $2,800
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $3,080 | +$2,792 | +$2,767 | +$2,667 |
| PSA 9 | $2,800 | +$2,512 | +$2,487 | +$2,387 |
| PSA 8 | $148 | −$140 | −$165 | −$265 |
Net = sale price − $263 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% | $2,870 | +$2,557 |
| 50% | $2,940 | +$2,627 |
| 75% | $3,010 | +$2,697 |
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 Adam Thielen #DT-7 — FAQ
Is Adam Thielen #DT-7 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Adam Thielen #DT-7 sells for $3,080 against $263 raw: a $2,817 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,800) 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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