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Is Ken Griffey Jr. [Autograph] #220 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Ken Griffey Jr. [Autograph] #220 sells for $7,200 against $1,211 raw: a $5,990 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,800) 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)
- $1,211
- Grade 9.5
- $7,200
- PSA 9
- $1,800
- Gem premium
- 5.9×
- 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 | $7,200 | +$5,965 | +$5,940 | +$5,840 |
| PSA 9 | $1,800 | +$565 | +$540 | +$440 |
| PSA 8 | $996 | −$240 | −$265 | −$365 |
Net = sale price − $1,211 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% | $3,150 | +$1,890 |
| 50% | $4,500 | +$3,240 |
| 75% | $5,850 | +$4,590 |
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 Ken Griffey Jr. [Autograph] #220 — FAQ
Is Ken Griffey Jr. [Autograph] #220 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Ken Griffey Jr. [Autograph] #220 sells for $7,200 against $1,211 raw: a $5,990 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,800) 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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