Is Nolan Ryan [1992 Topps] #25 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Nolan Ryan [1992 Topps] #25 sell for $38.00, only $22.00 above the $16.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($34.88) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $16.00
- Grade 9.5
- $38.00
- PSA 9
- $34.88
- 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 | $38.00 | −$3.00 | −$28.00 | −$128 |
| PSA 9 | $34.88 | −$6.12 | −$31.12 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $16.00 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% | $35.66 | −$30.34 |
| 50% | $36.44 | −$29.56 |
| 75% | $37.22 | −$28.78 |
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 Nolan Ryan [1992 Topps] #25 — FAQ
Is Nolan Ryan [1992 Topps] #25 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Nolan Ryan [1992 Topps] #25 sell for $38.00, only $22.00 above the $16.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($34.88) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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