Is Eddie Mathews #64 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Eddie Mathews #64 sells for $13,750 against $40.50 raw: a $13,710 spread, 340× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($12,500) 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)
- $40.50
- Grade 9.5
- $13,750
- PSA 9
- $12,500
- Gem premium
- 340×
- 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 | $13,750 | +$13,685 | +$13,660 | +$13,560 |
| PSA 9 | $12,500 | +$12,435 | +$12,410 | +$12,310 |
| PSA 8 | $586 | +$521 | +$496 | +$396 |
Net = sale price − $40.50 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% | $12,813 | +$12,722 |
| 50% | $13,125 | +$13,035 |
| 75% | $13,438 | +$13,347 |
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 Eddie Mathews #64 — FAQ
Is Eddie Mathews #64 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Eddie Mathews #64 sells for $13,750 against $40.50 raw: a $13,710 spread, 340× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($12,500) 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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