Is Bart Starr #136 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Bart Starr #136 sells for $248 against $196 raw: a $52.01 spread, 1.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($225) 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)
- $196
- Grade 9.5
- $248
- PSA 9
- $225
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $248 | +$27.01 | +$2.01 | −$97.99 |
| PSA 9 | $225 | +$4.01 | −$20.99 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $196 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% | $231 | −$15.24 |
| 50% | $237 | −$9.49 |
| 75% | $242 | −$3.74 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 91%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Bart Starr #136 — FAQ
Is Bart Starr #136 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Bart Starr #136 sells for $248 against $196 raw: a $52.01 spread, 1.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($225) 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.
What gem rate makes grading Bart Starr #136 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bart Starr #136 breaks even when it gems about 91% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $225).
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