Is Willie O'Ree #II-WO worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Willie O'Ree #II-WO sell for $64.00, only $24.01 above the $39.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($57.83) 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)
- $39.99
- Grade 9.5
- $64.00
- PSA 9
- $57.83
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $64.00 | −$0.99 | −$25.99 | −$126 |
| PSA 9 | $57.83 | −$7.16 | −$32.16 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $39.99 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% | $59.37 | −$30.62 |
| 50% | $60.91 | −$29.08 |
| 75% | $62.46 | −$27.53 |
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 Willie O'Ree #II-WO — FAQ
Is Willie O'Ree #II-WO worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Willie O'Ree #II-WO sell for $64.00, only $24.01 above the $39.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($57.83) 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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