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Is Romain Grosjean [Sapphire Gold] #17 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Romain Grosjean [Sapphire Gold] #17 sells for $142 against $36.00 raw: a $106 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($130) 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)
- $36.00
- Grade 9.5
- $142
- PSA 9
- $130
- Gem premium
- 3.9×
- 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 | $142 | +$81.00 | +$56.00 | −$44.00 |
| PSA 9 | $130 | +$68.50 | +$43.50 | −$56.50 |
Net = sale price − $36.00 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% | $133 | +$46.63 |
| 50% | $136 | +$49.75 |
| 75% | $139 | +$52.88 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Romain Grosjean [Sapphire Gold] #17 — FAQ
Is Romain Grosjean [Sapphire Gold] #17 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Romain Grosjean [Sapphire Gold] #17 sells for $142 against $36.00 raw: a $106 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($130) 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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