Is William Saliba [Gold] #221 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 William Saliba [Gold] #221 sells for $120 against $77.88 raw: a $42.12 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($110) 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)
- $77.88
- Grade 9.5
- $120
- PSA 9
- $110
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $120 | +$17.12 | −$7.88 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $110 | +$6.62 | −$18.38 | −$118 |
Net = sale price − $77.88 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% | $112 | −$15.75 |
| 50% | $115 | −$13.13 |
| 75% | $117 | −$10.50 |
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 William Saliba [Gold] #221 — FAQ
Is William Saliba [Gold] #221 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 William Saliba [Gold] #221 sells for $120 against $77.88 raw: a $42.12 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($110) 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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