Is Zach Ertz [Catching Ball Gold] #384 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Zach Ertz [Catching Ball Gold] #384 sells for $53.00 against $4.67 raw: a $48.33 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.00) 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)
- $4.67
- Grade 9.5
- $53.00
- PSA 9
- $48.00
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $53.00 | +$23.33 | −$1.67 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $48.00 | +$18.33 | −$6.67 | −$107 |
| PSA 8 | $44.00 | +$14.33 | −$10.67 | −$111 |
Net = sale price − $4.67 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% | $49.25 | −$5.42 |
| 50% | $50.50 | −$4.17 |
| 75% | $51.75 | −$2.92 |
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 Zach Ertz [Catching Ball Gold] #384 — FAQ
Is Zach Ertz [Catching Ball Gold] #384 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Zach Ertz [Catching Ball Gold] #384 sells for $53.00 against $4.67 raw: a $48.33 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.00) 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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