Is Albert Pujols #UVA-AP worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Albert Pujols #UVA-AP sells for $589 against $438 raw: a $151 spread, 1.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($535) 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)
- $438
- Grade 9.5
- $589
- PSA 9
- $535
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $589 | +$126 | +$101 | +$1.01 |
| PSA 9 | $535 | +$72.01 | +$47.01 | −$52.99 |
Net = sale price − $438 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% | $549 | +$60.51 |
| 50% | $562 | +$74.01 |
| 75% | $576 | +$87.51 |
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 Albert Pujols #UVA-AP — FAQ
Is Albert Pujols #UVA-AP worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Albert Pujols #UVA-AP sells for $589 against $438 raw: a $151 spread, 1.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($535) 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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