Is Sam Darnold [Gold] #K-SD worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Sam Darnold [Gold] #K-SD sells for $1,100 against $760 raw: a $340 spread, 1.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1000) 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)
- $760
- Grade 9.5
- $1,100
- PSA 9
- $1000
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $1,100 | +$315 | +$290 | +$190 |
| PSA 9 | $1000 | +$215 | +$190 | +$89.99 |
| PSA 8 | $345 | −$440 | −$465 | −$565 |
Net = sale price − $760 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% | $1,025 | +$215 |
| 50% | $1,050 | +$240 |
| 75% | $1,075 | +$265 |
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 Darnold [Gold] #K-SD — FAQ
Is Sam Darnold [Gold] #K-SD worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Sam Darnold [Gold] #K-SD sells for $1,100 against $760 raw: a $340 spread, 1.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1000) 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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