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Is Tim Wakefield [Autograph] #3A worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Tim Wakefield [Autograph] #3A sells for $173 against $48.89 raw: a $124 spread, 3.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($158) 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)
- $48.89
- Grade 9.5
- $173
- PSA 9
- $158
- Gem premium
- 3.5×
- 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 | $173 | +$99.11 | +$74.11 | −$25.89 |
| PSA 9 | $158 | +$83.61 | +$58.61 | −$41.39 |
Net = sale price − $48.89 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% | $161 | +$62.48 |
| 50% | $165 | +$66.36 |
| 75% | $169 | +$70.23 |
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 Tim Wakefield [Autograph] #3A — FAQ
Is Tim Wakefield [Autograph] #3A worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Tim Wakefield [Autograph] #3A sells for $173 against $48.89 raw: a $124 spread, 3.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($158) 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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