Is LaDainian Tomlinson #190 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 LaDainian Tomlinson #190 sells for $314 against $125 raw: a $189 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($286) 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)
- $125
- Grade 9.5
- $314
- PSA 9
- $286
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $314 | +$164 | +$139 | +$39.00 |
| PSA 9 | $286 | +$136 | +$111 | +$10.59 |
| PSA 8 | $200 | +$50.00 | +$25.00 | −$75.00 |
Net = sale price − $125 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% | $293 | +$118 |
| 50% | $300 | +$125 |
| 75% | $307 | +$132 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $314 |
| 9 | $286 |
| 8 | $200 |
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Grading LaDainian Tomlinson #190 — FAQ
Is LaDainian Tomlinson #190 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 LaDainian Tomlinson #190 sells for $314 against $125 raw: a $189 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($286) 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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