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Is Kurt Warner [Autograph] #197 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Kurt Warner [Autograph] #197 sells for $204 against $132 raw: a $72.11 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($185) 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)
- $132
- Grade 9.5
- $204
- PSA 9
- $185
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $204 | +$47.11 | +$22.11 | −$77.89 |
| PSA 9 | $185 | +$28.17 | +$3.17 | −$96.83 |
Net = sale price − $132 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% | $190 | +$7.91 |
| 50% | $195 | +$12.64 |
| 75% | $199 | +$17.38 |
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 Kurt Warner [Autograph] #197 — FAQ
Is Kurt Warner [Autograph] #197 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kurt Warner [Autograph] #197 sells for $204 against $132 raw: a $72.11 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($185) 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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