Is Mike Schmidt [Error] #643 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Mike Schmidt [Error] #643 sells for $39.00 against $3.59 raw: a $35.41 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.00) 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)
- $3.59
- Grade 9.5
- $39.00
- PSA 9
- $35.00
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $39.00 | +$10.41 | −$14.59 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $35.00 | +$6.41 | −$18.59 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $0.99 | −$27.60 | −$52.60 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $3.59 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% | $36.00 | −$17.59 |
| 50% | $37.00 | −$16.59 |
| 75% | $38.00 | −$15.59 |
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 Mike Schmidt [Error] #643 — FAQ
Is Mike Schmidt [Error] #643 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mike Schmidt [Error] #643 sells for $39.00 against $3.59 raw: a $35.41 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.00) 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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