Is Mike Schmidt #55RA-MS worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Mike Schmidt #55RA-MS brings $154 versus $128 raw — a $26.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($140) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $128
- Grade 9.5
- $154
- PSA 9
- $140
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $154 | +$1.01 | −$23.99 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $140 | −$12.99 | −$37.99 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $128 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% | $144 | −$34.49 |
| 50% | $147 | −$30.99 |
| 75% | $151 | −$27.49 |
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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Is Mike Schmidt #55RA-MS worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mike Schmidt #55RA-MS brings $154 versus $128 raw — a $26.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($140) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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