Is Johnny Cueto #38 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Johnny Cueto #38 sells for $66.00 against $0.74 raw: a $65.26 spread, 89× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.00) 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)
- $0.74
- Grade 9.5
- $66.00
- PSA 9
- $60.00
- Gem premium
- 89×
- 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 | $66.00 | +$40.26 | +$15.26 | −$84.74 |
| PSA 9 | $60.00 | +$34.26 | +$9.26 | −$90.74 |
Net = sale price − $0.74 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% | $61.50 | +$10.76 |
| 50% | $63.00 | +$12.26 |
| 75% | $64.50 | +$13.76 |
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 Johnny Cueto #38 — FAQ
Is Johnny Cueto #38 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Johnny Cueto #38 sells for $66.00 against $0.74 raw: a $65.26 spread, 89× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.00) 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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