Is Gunnar Henderson [Orange] #BS-5 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Gunnar Henderson [Orange] #BS-5 brings $316 versus $290 raw — a $26.07 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($287) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $290
- Grade 9.5
- $316
- PSA 9
- $287
- 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 | $316 | +$1.07 | −$23.93 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $287 | −$27.56 | −$52.56 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $290 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% | $295 | −$45.40 |
| 50% | $302 | −$38.25 |
| 75% | $309 | −$31.09 |
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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Is Gunnar Henderson [Orange] #BS-5 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Gunnar Henderson [Orange] #BS-5 brings $316 versus $290 raw — a $26.07 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($287) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
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