Is Auston Matthews #CC-AM worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Auston Matthews #CC-AM sells for $3,103 against $233 raw: a $2,870 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,820) 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)
- $233
- Grade 9.5
- $3,103
- PSA 9
- $2,820
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $3,103 | +$2,845 | +$2,820 | +$2,720 |
| PSA 9 | $2,820 | +$2,563 | +$2,538 | +$2,438 |
| PSA 8 | $105 | −$152 | −$177 | −$277 |
Net = sale price − $233 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% | $2,891 | +$2,608 |
| 50% | $2,962 | +$2,679 |
| 75% | $3,032 | +$2,750 |
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 Auston Matthews #CC-AM — FAQ
Is Auston Matthews #CC-AM worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Auston Matthews #CC-AM sells for $3,103 against $233 raw: a $2,870 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,820) 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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