Is Stetson Bennett [Lava] #BI-17 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Stetson Bennett [Lava] #BI-17 sells for $42.00 against $7.76 raw: a $34.24 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.99) 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)
- $7.76
- Grade 9.5
- $42.00
- PSA 9
- $37.99
- 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 | $42.00 | +$9.24 | −$15.76 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $37.99 | +$5.23 | −$19.77 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $7.76 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% | $38.99 | −$18.77 |
| 50% | $40.00 | −$17.76 |
| 75% | $41.00 | −$16.76 |
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 Stetson Bennett [Lava] #BI-17 — FAQ
Is Stetson Bennett [Lava] #BI-17 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Stetson Bennett [Lava] #BI-17 sells for $42.00 against $7.76 raw: a $34.24 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.99) 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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