Is David Ortiz #LIOA-DO worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 David Ortiz #LIOA-DO brings $133 versus $99.99 raw — a $33.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($121) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $99.99
- Grade 9.5
- $133
- PSA 9
- $121
- 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 | $133 | +$8.01 | −$16.99 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $121 | −$3.77 | −$28.77 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $99.99 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% | $124 | −$25.83 |
| 50% | $127 | −$22.88 |
| 75% | $130 | −$19.93 |
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 David Ortiz #LIOA-DO worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 David Ortiz #LIOA-DO brings $133 versus $99.99 raw — a $33.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($121) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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