Is Gerrit Cole [Gold] #452 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 7 Gerrit Cole [Gold] #452 brings $41.40 versus $2.49 raw — a $38.91 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.49
- Grade 7
- $41.40
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 7 | $41.40 | +$13.91 | −$11.09 | −$111 |
Net = sale price − $2.49 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Gerrit Cole [Gold] #452 — FAQ
Is Gerrit Cole [Gold] #452 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Gerrit Cole [Gold] #452 brings $41.40 versus $2.49 raw — a $38.91 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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