Is Mike Trout #AFA-MT worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Mike Trout #AFA-MT brings $379 versus $352 raw — a $26.91 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($344) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $352
- Grade 9.5
- $379
- PSA 9
- $344
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $379 | +$1.91 | −$23.09 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $344 | −$32.92 | −$57.92 | −$158 |
Net = sale price − $352 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% | $353 | −$49.21 |
| 50% | $362 | −$40.50 |
| 75% | $370 | −$31.80 |
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 Mike Trout #AFA-MT — FAQ
Is Mike Trout #AFA-MT worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mike Trout #AFA-MT brings $379 versus $352 raw — a $26.91 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($344) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
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