Is Kenan Yildiz [Gold] #21 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Kenan Yildiz [Gold] #21 sells for $252 against $105 raw: a $147 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($229) 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)
- $105
- Grade 9.5
- $252
- PSA 9
- $229
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $252 | +$122 | +$96.57 | −$3.43 |
| PSA 9 | $229 | +$98.21 | +$73.21 | −$26.79 |
Net = sale price − $105 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% | $234 | +$79.05 |
| 50% | $240 | +$84.89 |
| 75% | $246 | +$90.73 |
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 Kenan Yildiz [Gold] #21 — FAQ
Is Kenan Yildiz [Gold] #21 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kenan Yildiz [Gold] #21 sells for $252 against $105 raw: a $147 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($229) 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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