Is Doug Williams worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Doug Williams sells for $121 against $26.55 raw: a $94.45 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($110) 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)
- $26.55
- Grade 9.5
- $121
- PSA 9
- $110
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- 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 | $121 | +$69.45 | +$44.45 | −$55.55 |
| PSA 9 | $110 | +$58.85 | +$33.85 | −$66.15 |
| PSA 8 | $34.91 | −$16.64 | −$41.64 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $26.55 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% | $113 | +$36.50 |
| 50% | $116 | +$39.15 |
| 75% | $118 | +$41.80 |
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 Doug Williams — FAQ
Is Doug Williams worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Doug Williams sells for $121 against $26.55 raw: a $94.45 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($110) 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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