Is Oscar Piastri #CMS-PIA worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Oscar Piastri #CMS-PIA sells for $3,575 against $1,335 raw: a $2,240 spread, 2.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,250) 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)
- $1,335
- Grade 9.5
- $3,575
- PSA 9
- $3,250
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- 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 | $3,575 | +$2,215 | +$2,190 | +$2,090 |
| PSA 9 | $3,250 | +$1,890 | +$1,865 | +$1,765 |
| PSA 8 | $1,425 | +$64.98 | +$39.98 | −$60.02 |
Net = sale price − $1,335 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% | $3,331 | +$1,946 |
| 50% | $3,413 | +$2,028 |
| 75% | $3,494 | +$2,109 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Oscar Piastri #CMS-PIA — FAQ
Is Oscar Piastri #CMS-PIA worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Oscar Piastri #CMS-PIA sells for $3,575 against $1,335 raw: a $2,240 spread, 2.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,250) 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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