Is Taylor Hendricks #173 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Taylor Hendricks #173 sells for $97.00 against $34.02 raw: a $62.98 spread, 2.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($88.00) 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)
- $34.02
- Grade 9.5
- $97.00
- PSA 9
- $88.00
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $97.00 | +$37.98 | +$12.98 | −$87.02 |
| PSA 9 | $88.00 | +$28.98 | +$3.98 | −$96.02 |
| PSA 8 | $79.99 | +$20.97 | −$4.03 | −$104 |
Net = sale price − $34.02 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% | $90.25 | +$6.23 |
| 50% | $92.50 | +$8.48 |
| 75% | $94.75 | +$10.73 |
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 Taylor Hendricks #173 — FAQ
Is Taylor Hendricks #173 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Taylor Hendricks #173 sells for $97.00 against $34.02 raw: a $62.98 spread, 2.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($88.00) 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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