Is Juan Soto [Black] #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 8 Juan Soto [Black] #1 brings $50.00 versus $21.40 raw — a $28.60 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $21.40
- Grade 8
- $50.00
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- As of
- Sep 3, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 8 | $50.00 | +$3.60 | −$21.40 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $50.00 | +$3.60 | −$21.40 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $21.40 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Is Juan Soto [Black] #1 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Juan Soto [Black] #1 brings $50.00 versus $21.40 raw — a $28.60 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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