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Is C.J. Stroud [Zebra Prizm] #289 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 C.J. Stroud [Zebra Prizm] #289 sells for $392 against $285 raw: a $107 spread, 1.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($356) 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)
- $285
- Grade 9.5
- $392
- PSA 9
- $356
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $392 | +$82.00 | +$57.00 | −$43.00 |
| PSA 9 | $356 | +$46.07 | +$21.07 | −$78.93 |
Net = sale price − $285 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% | $365 | +$30.05 |
| 50% | $374 | +$39.03 |
| 75% | $383 | +$48.02 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading C.J. Stroud [Zebra Prizm] #289 — FAQ
Is C.J. Stroud [Zebra Prizm] #289 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 C.J. Stroud [Zebra Prizm] #289 sells for $392 against $285 raw: a $107 spread, 1.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($356) 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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