Is Cedric Henderson #142 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Cedric Henderson #142 sells for $30.00 against $0.25 raw: a $29.75 spread, 120× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.39) 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)
- $0.25
- Grade 9.5
- $30.00
- PSA 9
- $27.39
- Gem premium
- 120×
- 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 | $30.00 | +$4.75 | −$20.25 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $27.39 | +$2.14 | −$22.86 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $0.25 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% | $28.04 | −$22.21 |
| 50% | $28.70 | −$21.55 |
| 75% | $29.35 | −$20.90 |
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 Cedric Henderson #142 — FAQ
Is Cedric Henderson #142 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Cedric Henderson #142 sells for $30.00 against $0.25 raw: a $29.75 spread, 120× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.39) 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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