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Is Cameron Thomas [Gold Shimmer] #297 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Cameron Thomas [Gold Shimmer] #297 sells for $2,364 against $1,350 raw: a $1,014 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,149) 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)
- $1,350
- Grade 9.5
- $2,364
- PSA 9
- $2,149
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $2,364 | +$989 | +$964 | +$864 |
| PSA 9 | $2,149 | +$774 | +$749 | +$649 |
Net = sale price − $1,350 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% | $2,203 | +$803 |
| 50% | $2,257 | +$857 |
| 75% | $2,310 | +$910 |
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 Cameron Thomas [Gold Shimmer] #297 — FAQ
Is Cameron Thomas [Gold Shimmer] #297 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Cameron Thomas [Gold Shimmer] #297 sells for $2,364 against $1,350 raw: a $1,014 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,149) 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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