Is Anthony Edwards #16 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Anthony Edwards #16 sells for $679 against $33.89 raw: a $645 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($618) 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)
- $33.89
- Grade 9.5
- $679
- PSA 9
- $618
- Gem premium
- 20×
- 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 | $679 | +$620 | +$595 | +$495 |
| PSA 9 | $618 | +$559 | +$534 | +$434 |
Net = sale price − $33.89 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% | $633 | +$549 |
| 50% | $648 | +$564 |
| 75% | $664 | +$580 |
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 Anthony Edwards #16 — FAQ
Is Anthony Edwards #16 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Anthony Edwards #16 sells for $679 against $33.89 raw: a $645 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($618) 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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