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Is Ken Stabler [Autograph] #12 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Ken Stabler [Autograph] #12 sells for $138 against $92.01 raw: a $45.99 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($125) 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)
- $92.01
- Grade 9.5
- $138
- PSA 9
- $125
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $138 | +$20.99 | −$4.01 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $125 | +$8.00 | −$17.00 | −$117 |
Net = sale price − $92.01 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% | $128 | −$13.75 |
| 50% | $132 | −$10.51 |
| 75% | $135 | −$7.26 |
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 Ken Stabler [Autograph] #12 — FAQ
Is Ken Stabler [Autograph] #12 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Ken Stabler [Autograph] #12 sells for $138 against $92.01 raw: a $45.99 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($125) 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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