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Is Ricky Pearsall [Gold] #15 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Ricky Pearsall [Gold] #15 brings $3,245 versus $3,200 raw — a $45.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($2,950) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $3,200
- Grade 9.5
- $3,245
- PSA 9
- $2,950
- Gem premium
- 1.0×
- 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 | $3,245 | +$20.00 | −$5.00 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $2,950 | −$275 | −$300 | −$400 |
Net = sale price − $3,200 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% | $3,024 | −$226 |
| 50% | $3,098 | −$153 |
| 75% | $3,171 | −$78.75 |
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 Ricky Pearsall [Gold] #15 — FAQ
Is Ricky Pearsall [Gold] #15 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Ricky Pearsall [Gold] #15 brings $3,245 versus $3,200 raw — a $45.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($2,950) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
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