Is Matt Duffy [Golden Mirror SSP Variation] #274 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Matt Duffy [Golden Mirror SSP Variation] #274 brings $40.00 versus $11.27 raw — a $28.73 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($36.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $11.27
- Grade 9.5
- $40.00
- PSA 9
- $36.00
- Gem premium
- 3.5×
- 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 9.5 | $40.00 | +$3.73 | −$21.27 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $36.00 | −$0.27 | −$25.27 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $11.27 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% | $37.00 | −$24.27 |
| 50% | $38.00 | −$23.27 |
| 75% | $39.00 | −$22.27 |
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 Matt Duffy [Golden Mirror SSP Variation] #274 — FAQ
Is Matt Duffy [Golden Mirror SSP Variation] #274 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Matt Duffy [Golden Mirror SSP Variation] #274 brings $40.00 versus $11.27 raw — a $28.73 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($36.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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