Is Shaun Alexander [5 Star Die Cut] #249 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Shaun Alexander [5 Star Die Cut] #249 sells for $41.00 against $6.09 raw: a $34.91 spread, 6.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.98) 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)
- $6.09
- Grade 9.5
- $41.00
- PSA 9
- $36.98
- Gem premium
- 6.7×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | +$9.91 | −$15.09 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $36.98 | +$5.89 | −$19.11 | −$119 |
Net = sale price − $6.09 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% | $37.98 | −$18.11 |
| 50% | $38.99 | −$17.10 |
| 75% | $39.99 | −$16.09 |
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 Shaun Alexander [5 Star Die Cut] #249 — FAQ
Is Shaun Alexander [5 Star Die Cut] #249 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Shaun Alexander [5 Star Die Cut] #249 sells for $41.00 against $6.09 raw: a $34.91 spread, 6.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.98) 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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