Is Zach Wilson [Gold] #TR-2 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Zach Wilson [Gold] #TR-2 sells for $354 against $241 raw: a $113 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($322) 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)
- $241
- Grade 9.5
- $354
- PSA 9
- $322
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $354 | +$88.26 | +$63.26 | −$36.74 |
| PSA 9 | $322 | +$56.26 | +$31.26 | −$68.74 |
Net = sale price − $241 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% | $330 | +$39.26 |
| 50% | $338 | +$47.26 |
| 75% | $346 | +$55.26 |
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 Zach Wilson [Gold] #TR-2 — FAQ
Is Zach Wilson [Gold] #TR-2 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Zach Wilson [Gold] #TR-2 sells for $354 against $241 raw: a $113 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($322) 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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