Is Pro Stats #4 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Pro Stats #4 sells for $13,357 against $280 raw: a $13,077 spread, 48× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($7,050) 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)
- $280
- Grade 9.5
- $13,357
- PSA 9
- $7,050
- Gem premium
- 48×
- 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 | $13,357 | +$13,052 | +$13,027 | +$12,927 |
| PSA 9 | $7,050 | +$6,745 | +$6,720 | +$6,620 |
| PSA 8 | $5,332 | +$5,027 | +$5,002 | +$4,902 |
Net = sale price − $280 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% | $8,627 | +$8,296 |
| 50% | $10,204 | +$9,873 |
| 75% | $11,780 | +$11,450 |
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 Pro Stats #4 — FAQ
Is Pro Stats #4 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Pro Stats #4 sells for $13,357 against $280 raw: a $13,077 spread, 48× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($7,050) 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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