Is DK Metcalf [Blue] #V-17 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 DK Metcalf [Blue] #V-17 sells for $67.00 against $12.50 raw: a $54.50 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.00) 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)
- $12.50
- Grade 9.5
- $67.00
- PSA 9
- $61.00
- Gem premium
- 5.4×
- 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 | $67.00 | +$29.50 | +$4.50 | −$95.50 |
| PSA 9 | $61.00 | +$23.50 | −$1.50 | −$102 |
Net = sale price − $12.50 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% | $62.50 | +$0.00 |
| 50% | $64.00 | +$1.50 |
| 75% | $65.50 | +$3.00 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 25%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading DK Metcalf [Blue] #V-17 — FAQ
Is DK Metcalf [Blue] #V-17 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 DK Metcalf [Blue] #V-17 sells for $67.00 against $12.50 raw: a $54.50 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.00) 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 DK Metcalf [Blue] #V-17 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting DK Metcalf [Blue] #V-17 breaks even when it gems about 25% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $61.00).
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