Is Babe Ruth #198 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Babe Ruth #198 brings $165 versus $128 raw — a $37.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($150) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $128
- Grade 9.5
- $165
- PSA 9
- $150
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $165 | +$12.50 | −$12.50 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $150 | −$2.50 | −$27.50 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $71.00 | −$81.50 | −$107 | −$207 |
Net = sale price − $128 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% | $154 | −$23.75 |
| 50% | $158 | −$20.00 |
| 75% | $161 | −$16.25 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $165 |
| 9 | $150 |
| 8 | $71.00 |
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Is Babe Ruth #198 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Babe Ruth #198 brings $165 versus $128 raw — a $37.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($150) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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