Is Sam Darnold #RYA-SD worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Sam Darnold #RYA-SD sell for $22.50, only $21.39 above the $1.11 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($21.90) 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)
- $1.11
- Grade 9.5
- $22.50
- PSA 9
- $21.90
- Gem premium
- 20×
- 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 | $22.50 | −$3.61 | −$28.61 | −$129 |
| PSA 9 | $21.90 | −$4.21 | −$29.21 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $1.11 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% | $22.05 | −$29.06 |
| 50% | $22.20 | −$28.91 |
| 75% | $22.35 | −$28.76 |
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 Sam Darnold #RYA-SD — FAQ
Is Sam Darnold #RYA-SD worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Sam Darnold #RYA-SD sell for $22.50, only $21.39 above the $1.11 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($21.90) 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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