Is David DeCastro [Helmet Off Autograph] #124 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 David DeCastro [Helmet Off Autograph] #124 sells for $43.00 against $6.49 raw: a $36.51 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.77) 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)
- $6.49
- Grade 9.5
- $43.00
- PSA 9
- $38.77
- Gem premium
- 6.6×
- 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 | $43.00 | +$11.51 | −$13.49 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $38.77 | +$7.28 | −$17.72 | −$118 |
Net = sale price − $6.49 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% | $39.83 | −$16.66 |
| 50% | $40.89 | −$15.60 |
| 75% | $41.94 | −$14.55 |
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 David DeCastro [Helmet Off Autograph] #124 — FAQ
Is David DeCastro [Helmet Off Autograph] #124 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 David DeCastro [Helmet Off Autograph] #124 sells for $43.00 against $6.49 raw: a $36.51 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.77) 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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