Is Bruce Buffer [Signature Red] #121 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Bruce Buffer [Signature Red] #121 sells for $131 against $60.50 raw: a $70.50 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($119) 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)
- $60.50
- Grade 9.5
- $131
- PSA 9
- $119
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $131 | +$45.50 | +$20.50 | −$79.50 |
| PSA 9 | $119 | +$33.25 | +$8.25 | −$91.75 |
Net = sale price − $60.50 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% | $122 | +$11.31 |
| 50% | $125 | +$14.38 |
| 75% | $128 | +$17.44 |
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 Bruce Buffer [Signature Red] #121 — FAQ
Is Bruce Buffer [Signature Red] #121 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Bruce Buffer [Signature Red] #121 sells for $131 against $60.50 raw: a $70.50 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($119) 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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