Is Pele #635 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Pele #635 sells for $1,073,600 against $9,656 raw: a $1,063,945 spread, 111× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($976,000) 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)
- $9,656
- Grade 9.5
- $1,073,600
- PSA 9
- $976,000
- Gem premium
- 111×
- As of
- Oct 11, 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 | $1,073,600 | +$1,063,920 | +$1,063,895 | +$1,063,795 |
| PSA 9 | $976,000 | +$966,320 | +$966,295 | +$966,195 |
| PSA 8 | $252,000 | +$242,320 | +$242,295 | +$242,195 |
Net = sale price − $9,656 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% | $1,000,400 | +$990,695 |
| 50% | $1,024,800 | +$1,015,095 |
| 75% | $1,049,200 | +$1,039,495 |
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 Pele #635 — FAQ
Is Pele #635 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Pele #635 sells for $1,073,600 against $9,656 raw: a $1,063,945 spread, 111× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($976,000) 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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