Is Barry Sanders #9 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Barry Sanders #9 sells for $32.00 against $3.75 raw: a $28.25 spread, 8.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.10) 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)
- $3.75
- Grade 9.5
- $32.00
- PSA 9
- $29.10
- Gem premium
- 8.5×
- 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 | $32.00 | +$3.25 | −$21.75 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $29.10 | +$0.35 | −$24.65 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $21.75 | −$7.00 | −$32.00 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $3.75 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% | $29.83 | −$23.92 |
| 50% | $30.55 | −$23.20 |
| 75% | $31.27 | −$22.48 |
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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Grading Barry Sanders #9 — FAQ
Is Barry Sanders #9 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Barry Sanders #9 sells for $32.00 against $3.75 raw: a $28.25 spread, 8.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.10) 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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