Is Albert Pujols / Yadier Molina [Mother's Day Pink] #US168 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Albert Pujols / Yadier Molina [Mother's Day Pink] #US168 sells for $228 against $130 raw: a $98.01 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($207) 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)
- $130
- Grade 9.5
- $228
- PSA 9
- $207
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $228 | +$73.01 | +$48.01 | −$51.99 |
| PSA 9 | $207 | +$52.01 | +$27.01 | −$72.99 |
Net = sale price − $130 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% | $212 | +$32.26 |
| 50% | $218 | +$37.51 |
| 75% | $223 | +$42.76 |
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 Albert Pujols / Yadier Molina [Mother's Day Pink] #US168 — FAQ
Is Albert Pujols / Yadier Molina [Mother's Day Pink] #US168 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Albert Pujols / Yadier Molina [Mother's Day Pink] #US168 sells for $228 against $130 raw: a $98.01 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($207) 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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