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Is Mike Trout [Black] #27 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Mike Trout [Black] #27 brings $147 versus $110 raw — a $37.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($134) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $110
- Grade 9.5
- $147
- PSA 9
- $134
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $147 | +$12.01 | −$12.99 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $134 | −$0.99 | −$25.99 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $122 | −$13.33 | −$38.33 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $110 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% | $137 | −$22.74 |
| 50% | $141 | −$19.49 |
| 75% | $144 | −$16.24 |
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 Trout [Black] #27 — FAQ
Is Mike Trout [Black] #27 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mike Trout [Black] #27 brings $147 versus $110 raw — a $37.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($134) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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