Is Alvaro Morata #S-AM worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Alvaro Morata #S-AM sells for $60.28 against $17.52 raw: a $42.76 spread, 3.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.91) 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)
- $17.52
- Grade 9.5
- $60.28
- PSA 9
- $57.91
- Gem premium
- 3.4×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $60.28 | +$17.76 | −$7.24 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $57.91 | +$15.39 | −$9.61 | −$110 |
Net = sale price − $17.52 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% | $58.50 | −$9.02 |
| 50% | $59.09 | −$8.42 |
| 75% | $59.69 | −$7.83 |
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 Alvaro Morata #S-AM — FAQ
Is Alvaro Morata #S-AM worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Alvaro Morata #S-AM sells for $60.28 against $17.52 raw: a $42.76 spread, 3.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.91) 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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