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Is LaDainian Tomlinson [Retail] #290 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 16× premium in Grade 9.5
A Grade 9.5 LaDainian Tomlinson [Retail] #290 sells for $50.00 against $3.10 raw: a $46.90 spread, 16× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.25) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.10
- Grade 9.5
- $50.00
- PSA 9
- $20.25
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $50.00 | +$21.90 | −$3.10 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $20.25 | −$7.85 | −$32.85 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $3.10 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% | $27.69 | −$25.41 |
| 50% | $35.13 | −$17.98 |
| 75% | $42.56 | −$10.54 |
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 LaDainian Tomlinson [Retail] #290 — FAQ
Is LaDainian Tomlinson [Retail] #290 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 LaDainian Tomlinson [Retail] #290 sells for $50.00 against $3.10 raw: a $46.90 spread, 16× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.25) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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