Is Zhou Guanyu #1954-ZHO worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Zhou Guanyu #1954-ZHO sells for $622 against $171 raw: a $451 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($566) 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)
- $171
- Grade 9.5
- $622
- PSA 9
- $566
- Gem premium
- 3.6×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $622 | +$426 | +$401 | +$301 |
| PSA 9 | $566 | +$369 | +$344 | +$244 |
Net = sale price − $171 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% | $580 | +$358 |
| 50% | $594 | +$373 |
| 75% | $608 | +$387 |
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 | $622 |
| 9 | $566 |
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Grading Zhou Guanyu #1954-ZHO — FAQ
Is Zhou Guanyu #1954-ZHO worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Zhou Guanyu #1954-ZHO sells for $622 against $171 raw: a $451 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($566) 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.
Is your racing card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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