Is Auston Matthews #B-14 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Auston Matthews #B-14 brings $234 versus $194 raw — a $39.66 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($213) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $194
- Grade 9.5
- $234
- PSA 9
- $213
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $234 | +$14.66 | −$10.34 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $213 | −$6.20 | −$31.20 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $194 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% | $218 | −$25.99 |
| 50% | $224 | −$20.77 |
| 75% | $229 | −$15.56 |
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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Is Auston Matthews #B-14 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Auston Matthews #B-14 brings $234 versus $194 raw — a $39.66 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($213) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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