Is Mick Schumacher [Gold] #174 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Mick Schumacher [Gold] #174 brings $29.00 versus $3.25 raw — a $25.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.77) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.25
- Grade 9.5
- $29.00
- PSA 9
- $26.77
- Gem premium
- 8.9×
- 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 | $29.00 | +$0.75 | −$24.25 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $26.77 | −$1.48 | −$26.48 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $9.26 | −$18.99 | −$43.99 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $3.25 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% | $27.33 | −$25.92 |
| 50% | $27.88 | −$25.37 |
| 75% | $28.44 | −$24.81 |
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 Mick Schumacher [Gold] #174 — FAQ
Is Mick Schumacher [Gold] #174 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mick Schumacher [Gold] #174 brings $29.00 versus $3.25 raw — a $25.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.77) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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