Is Dan Marino #11SS worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Dan Marino #11SS sells for $223 against $3.50 raw: a $220 spread, 64× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($203) 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)
- $3.50
- Grade 9.5
- $223
- PSA 9
- $203
- Gem premium
- 64×
- 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 | $223 | +$195 | +$170 | +$69.50 |
| PSA 9 | $203 | +$174 | +$149 | +$49.01 |
Net = sale price − $3.50 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% | $208 | +$154 |
| 50% | $213 | +$159 |
| 75% | $218 | +$164 |
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 Dan Marino #11SS — FAQ
Is Dan Marino #11SS worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Dan Marino #11SS sells for $223 against $3.50 raw: a $220 spread, 64× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($203) 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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