Is Blake Wesley #29 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Blake Wesley #29 sells for $57.00 against $25.00 raw: a $32.00 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.00) 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)
- $25.00
- Grade 9.5
- $57.00
- PSA 9
- $52.00
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $57.00 | +$7.00 | −$18.00 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $52.00 | +$2.00 | −$23.00 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $35.00 | −$15.00 | −$40.00 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $25.00 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% | $53.25 | −$21.75 |
| 50% | $54.50 | −$20.50 |
| 75% | $55.75 | −$19.25 |
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 Blake Wesley #29 — FAQ
Is Blake Wesley #29 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Blake Wesley #29 sells for $57.00 against $25.00 raw: a $32.00 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.00) 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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