Is Tony Simmons #20 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Tony Simmons #20 sells for $41.00 against $2.79 raw: a $38.21 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.61) 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)
- $2.79
- Grade 9.5
- $41.00
- PSA 9
- $37.61
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $41.00 | +$13.21 | −$11.79 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $37.61 | +$9.82 | −$15.18 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $1.77 | −$26.02 | −$51.02 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $2.79 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% | $38.46 | −$14.33 |
| 50% | $39.30 | −$13.48 |
| 75% | $40.15 | −$12.64 |
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 Tony Simmons #20 — FAQ
Is Tony Simmons #20 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Tony Simmons #20 sells for $41.00 against $2.79 raw: a $38.21 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.61) 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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