Is Barry Sanders [First Day Issue] #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Barry Sanders [First Day Issue] #1 brings $178 versus $150 raw — a $28.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($161) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $150
- Grade 9.5
- $178
- PSA 9
- $161
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $178 | +$3.01 | −$21.99 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $161 | −$13.61 | −$38.61 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $150 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% | $166 | −$34.46 |
| 50% | $170 | −$30.30 |
| 75% | $174 | −$26.15 |
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 Barry Sanders [First Day Issue] #1 — FAQ
Is Barry Sanders [First Day Issue] #1 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Barry Sanders [First Day Issue] #1 brings $178 versus $150 raw — a $28.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($161) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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