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Is Colton Cowser [Blue] #1990-CC worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Colton Cowser [Blue] #1990-CC sells for $62.00 against $29.45 raw: a $32.55 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.28) 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)
- $29.45
- Grade 9.5
- $62.00
- PSA 9
- $56.28
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $62.00 | +$7.55 | −$17.45 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $56.28 | +$1.83 | −$23.17 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $29.45 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% | $57.71 | −$21.74 |
| 50% | $59.14 | −$20.31 |
| 75% | $60.57 | −$18.88 |
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 Colton Cowser [Blue] #1990-CC — FAQ
Is Colton Cowser [Blue] #1990-CC worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Colton Cowser [Blue] #1990-CC sells for $62.00 against $29.45 raw: a $32.55 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.28) 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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